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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Scarlet Beefsteak is an heirloom with bright-scarlet, meaty fruit of about a pound. The indeterminate vines ripen in the main season; stake them well to carry the weight. A classic big red slicer.
Scarlet Beefsteak traits
- Heirloom beefsteak
- Bright-scarlet meaty fruit about 1 pound
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Beefsteak this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Scarlet Beefsteak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Scarlet Beefsteak?
Scarlet Beefsteak is an heirloom with bright-scarlet, meaty fruit of about a pound. The indeterminate vines ripen in the main season; stake them well to carry the weight.
How many days to maturity is Scarlet Beefsteak?
Scarlet Beefsteak is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Scarlet Beefsteak compare with other tomato varieties?
Scarlet Beefsteak: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Scarlet Beefsteak good for?
Scarlet 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.