Beefsteak Tomato Seeds – Red, Non-GMO Heirloom

loaded with large, meaty, richly flavored fruits that can weigh in impressively on the vine. If you grow tomatoes for flavor, this is the classic to beat. Who it's for For tomato lovers who want big, old-fashioned flavor. Beefsteaks reward a little care with the kind of taste you simply cannot buy, so they suit home gardeners who want the real thing. Give them sun, support, and a full season, and they will deliver. How & when to plant Start beefsteak tomato seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost, sowing them about a quarter inch deep in warm soil; they germinate in roughly 6 to 10 days. Harden the seedlings off and transplant them outdoors after all danger of frost, in full sun, spacing plants about 24 to 36 inches apart. Bury the stems deep, since tomatoes root along buried stems. Growing & care Beefsteaks are big plants that need support, so cage or stake them at planting time. Water deeply and consistently to prevent cracking and blossom end rot, feed them through the season, and pinch out side shoots if you want fewer, larger fruits. Full sun and warm weather bring out their best. Harvest Pick the tomatoes when they are fully colored and give slightly to a gentle squeeze, usually around 80 to 90 days from transplanting. They ripen from the bottom of the plant up, and their flavor is finest picked ripe and eaten fresh, never refrigerated. Benefits & uses Beefsteak tomatoes are made for slicing: piled on burgers and sandwiches, layered into salads, or simply served with a little salt and olive oil. Their size and meaty texture also make excellent sauces and roasted tomatoes. This is the essential summer tomato. Why gardeners grow our beefsteak seed Our beefsteak tomato seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow real tomato flavor and save seed from your best fruits year after year. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Red Beefsteak Tomato From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.