Dutchman, Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Dutchman, Heirloom Tomato Seeds — The 1920s Beefsteak With Almost Solid Flesh

The Dutchman is an old heirloom dating back to the 1920s — a large, pinkish-red beefsteak with a characteristic that sets it apart from almost every other tomato: almost solid flesh with very few seeds. The result is a tomato that is extraordinarily meaty and satisfying, with a dense, rich interior that makes it perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing where you want maximum tomato and minimum waste. Plants produce good yields of 1–3 lb fruits on vigorous indeterminate vines that reward consistent care with generous harvests.

Indeterminate, open-pollinated, 85 days. A century-old heirloom that earns its place in any serious kitchen garden.

Why Grow Dutchman?

• 1920s heirloom heritage — over 100 years of proven garden performance
• Almost solid flesh, very few seeds — extraordinarily meaty and satisfying
• 1–3 lb pinkish-red fruits — large, beautiful, and deeply satisfying
• Perfect for sandwiches and slicing — maximum tomato, minimum waste
• Indeterminate — productive through the full season
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Stake or cage large vines. Water consistently. Harvest when fruits are fully pinkish-red and give slightly to gentle pressure.

Days to maturity: 85 days
Packet size: ~25+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Indeterminate
Fruit size: 1–3 lbs
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Origin: US
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12