Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bush Steak from Burpee (registered 2004) is an early hybrid that puts beefsteak-size red fruit of 8 to 12 ounces on a dwarf determinate plant. It was made for patio containers and small beds where a full-size beefsteak vine has no room. A short cage or single stake is all it needs.
Bush Steak traits
- Early Burpee hybrid registered in 2004
- Red fruit 8 to 12 ounces
- Dwarf determinate plant
Good for
- Container growing
- Patio gardens
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Steak this page | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Champion | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Early Girl | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Fresh Salsa | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Delight | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Nova | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
Bush Steak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Bush Steak?
Bush Steak from Burpee (registered 2004) is an early hybrid that puts beefsteak-size red fruit of 8 to 12 ounces on a dwarf determinate plant. It was made for patio containers and small beds where a full-size beefsteak vine has no room.
How many days to maturity is Bush Steak?
Bush Steak is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Bush Steak compare with other tomato varieties?
Bush Steak: 65 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Acclaim (65 days), Bush Champion (65 days), Bush Early Girl (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bush Steak good for?
Bush Steak is grown for container growing, patio gardens, fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.