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- Days to maturity
- 95 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Kentucky Beefsteak is an Appalachian heirloom collected in the hills of eastern Kentucky. The indeterminate vines are vigorous and carry very large, oval to globe-shaped fruit in a deep golden-orange, with individual tomatoes reported at up to 2 pounds. The flesh is meaty, mild and sweet with low acidity, which sets it apart from the red and pink Southern beefsteaks and makes it popular with people who find ordinary tomatoes too tangy. It thrives through long, hot, humid summers. Start seed indoors well before the last frost, plant deep after frost has passed, and give the vines a stout cage or stake because the fruit is heavy. Regular-leaf foliage. Allow 80 or more days from transplant.
Kentucky Beefsteak traits
- Heirloom from eastern Kentucky
- Golden-orange beefsteak fruit up to 2 pounds
- Low-acid, mild and sweet flavor
- Vigorous indeterminate vines
- Regular-leaf foliage
- Productive in hot, humid summers
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Low-acid eating
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Beefsteak this page | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Crimson Cushion | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Depp's Pink Firefly | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Improved Colossal Red | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Improved Colossal Yellow | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Georgia Streak | 91 days | Indeterminate | — |
Kentucky Beefsteak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Kentucky Beefsteak?
Kentucky Beefsteak is an Appalachian heirloom collected in the hills of eastern Kentucky. The indeterminate vines are vigorous and carry very large, oval to globe-shaped fruit in a deep golden-orange, with individual tomatoes reported at up to 2 pounds.
How many days to maturity is Kentucky Beefsteak?
Kentucky Beefsteak is listed at 95 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Kentucky Beefsteak compare with other tomato varieties?
Kentucky Beefsteak: 95 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Agro (95 days), Crimson Cushion (95 days), Depp's Pink Firefly (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Kentucky Beefsteak good for?
Kentucky Beefsteak is grown for fresh slicing, low-acid eating, sandwiches.
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.