Moscow — The Short-Season Heirloom Beefsteak Developed in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow is a remarkable heirloom beefsteak tomato with genuine American roots — developed in Moscow, Idaho, where short summers and cool nights demand a tomato that performs under pressure. Large, meaty, and deeply flavorful, Moscow ripens reliably even when the season is brief, making it an outstanding choice for northern gardens, high-altitude growing, and anywhere the calendar works against you. Rich, satisfying Old World character in a variety bred for the realities of the American Northwest.
An indeterminate, open-pollinated variety that earns its place in any short-season garden.
Why Grow Moscow?
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Developed in Moscow, Idaho — bred specifically for short, cool growing seasons
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Large, meaty beefsteak fruits — rich, deeply satisfying flavor
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Reliable in challenging conditions — excellent for northern and high-altitude gardens
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Indeterminate — productive through the full season
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Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year
- Non-GMO, USA-grown seeds
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 indeterminate vines. Water consistently. Harvest when fruits are fully colored and give slightly to gentle pressure.
| Days to Maturity |
70–75 days |
| Fruit |
Large, meaty beefsteak — rich & deeply flavorful |
| Plant Type |
Indeterminate |
| Origin |
Developed in Moscow, Idaho, USA |
| Best For |
Northern, short-season & high-altitude gardens |
| Latin Name |
Solanum lycopersicum |
| Type |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual |
| Spacing |
24–36 inches |
| USDA Zones |
3–12 |
Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.
