Beefsteak Tomato Seeds – Large Slicing Heirloom – 30 Seeds

Beefsteak Tomato is a classic heirloom variety prized for its enormous, meaty fruit and rich, old-fashioned tomato flavor. These large slicing tomatoes are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, and fresh garden salads, and they are a favorite for home canning and sauces. With their impressive size and deep red color, Beefsteak tomatoes make a stunning addition to any vegetable garden.

This heirloom variety is indeterminate, meaning it continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season until frost. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding gardeners with abundant harvests of flavorful tomatoes. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Beefsteak tomatoes are a rewarding crop to grow from seed.

Plant Features

• Produces very large, meaty slicing tomatoes
• Heirloom variety with classic rich flavor
• Indeterminate growth habit for continuous harvest
• Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and sauces
• Deep red fruit with few seeds

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Indeterminate, vining
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11 as an annual
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 6–8 feet with support
• Germination Requirements: Soil temperature 70–85°F; light required for germination
• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Beefsteak tomato seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a sterile seed-starting mix, and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide bottom heat to maintain a soil temperature of 70–85°F for best germination. Once seedlings emerge, place them in a sunny location or under grow lights for 12–16 hours per day.

Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and provide support such as cages or stakes to accommodate the indeterminate growth. Water regularly, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to set fruit.

What's Included

30 Beefsteak Tomato seeds.