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- Days to maturity
- 100 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Giant Beefsteak lives up to its name with meaty red fruit of 12 to 32 ounces. It is an heirloom on indeterminate vines that ripens in the main season; allow a long season and use a stout stake or cage. Ideal for one-slice sandwiches.
Giant Beefsteak traits
- Heirloom variety
- Meaty red fruit of 12 to 32 ounces
- Indeterminate vines
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Beefsteak this page | 100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Italian Giant Paste | 100 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 | — |
Giant Beefsteak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Giant Beefsteak?
Giant Beefsteak lives up to its name with meaty red fruit of 12 to 32 ounces. It is an heirloom on indeterminate vines that ripens in the main season; allow a long season and use a stout stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Giant Beefsteak?
Giant Beefsteak is listed at 100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Giant Beefsteak compare with other tomato varieties?
Giant Beefsteak: 100 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Italian Giant Paste (100 days), Agro (95 days), Crimson Cushion (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Giant Beefsteak good for?
Giant Beefsteak is grown for fresh slicing, 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)
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