Beefsteak Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Few garden harvests are as satisfying as a ripe Beefsteak tomato. These large red fruits have juicy, meaty flesh and rich tomato flavor, perfect for thick sandwich slices, burgers, and fresh summer salads. Pick one at its peak, add a little salt, and let the garden do the cooking.

Why Grow Beefsteak?

• Large red slicers: Broad, often lightly ribbed fruits produce generous slices for the table.
• Meaty and juicy: A satisfying texture for sandwiches, salads, and fresh sauces.
• Rich tomato flavor: Enjoy the classic balance of sweetness and tang.
• Indeterminate vines: Plants continue growing and setting fruit while conditions remain favorable.
• Open-pollinated heirloom: A familiar favorite in home vegetable gardens.

Planting and Growing

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, provide warmth for germination, and give seedlings strong light. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed.

Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install a sturdy stake, cage, or trellis at planting time to support vigorous vines and heavy fruit. Water consistently at soil level and mulch to conserve moisture. Keep foliage airy while retaining enough leaves to shade developing tomatoes.

For square foot gardening, use 1 plant per sq ft (trellis required) with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow more room for caged or multi-stemmed plants.

Harvest Details

• Days to maturity: Approximately 85 days from transplant; weather and growing conditions affect timing.
• Fruit: Large red beefsteaks with juicy, meaty flesh and a broad slicing shape.
• Fruit size: Varies with seed selection and growing conditions. Published Beefsteak descriptions range from approximately 10-ounce fruit to 1–2-pound specimens; two-pound fruit is not guaranteed.
• Growth habit: Indeterminate; sturdy support required.
• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum.
• Life cycle: Frost-tender warm-season annual.
• Packet options: Approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds; choose your packet size.

Harvest when fruit is fully red and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Handle ripe tomatoes carefully and enjoy promptly for the best fresh texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will every Beefsteak weigh 1–2 pounds?

No. Fruit size varies with seed selection, fruit load, weather, and care. Expect large slicers rather than one guaranteed weight.

Is this a determinate bush tomato?

No. This listing is for the indeterminate Beefsteak selection. Provide strong support and space for continuing vine growth.

What are the best kitchen uses?

Slice thick for sandwiches and burgers, add to salads, or cook into a fresh tomato sauce.

Can it grow anywhere within a USDA zone range?

Tomatoes need a sufficiently long, warm frost-free season. Plan around local conditions and the approximate 85-day transplant-to-harvest period rather than relying on a hardiness zone alone.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.