Botanical profile
Red Beefsteak Tomato
Latin name
Solanum lycopersicum 'Beefsteak'
Type
Annual fruit (indeterminate fleshy tomato)
Family
Solanaceae
An iconic variety known for its giant, round, flattened fruits with dense, juicy, and flavorful flesh. Deep red in color, it offers a classic flavor balanced between sweetness and acidity. Perfect for slicing and serving raw in burgers, caprese salads, or gourmet sandwiches. An indeterminate variety, it requires sturdy staking to support its heavy fruits.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zones 4 to 10)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Vegetable garden and yield
Companion planting, spacing and harvest
Companion plants
Plants to avoid
Spacing
Harvest period
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