Organic 'Beefsteak' Tomato
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Organic 'Beefsteak' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), offered by the seed company WH Perron
The 'Beefsteak' tomato is an annual variety renowned for its large, round, ribbed , meaty, juicy, and flavorful fruits, perfectly embodying the classic garden tomato. Typically weighing between 200 and 400 g , its fruits offer dense, flavorful flesh, ideal for sandwiches , salads , sauces , and fresh preparations where texture and taste are paramount. Its determinate growth habit and medium vigor make it an easy-to-manage variety, particularly appreciated in home vegetable gardens.
Reliable and productive, this tomato yields generous harvests in the summer and is distinguished by its versatility in the kitchen. It adapts well to various types of fertile soil and rewards the attentive gardener with large, high-quality fruit.
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Maturity: Annual
Type: Beefsteak Tomato
Plant growth habit: Determinate
Plant type: Medium
Maturity after transplantation: Approximately 80 days
Fruit weight: 200 to 400 g
Fruit shape: Round
Color: Red
Quantity per packet: Approximately 20 seeds
Formulation: Organic
Uses: Sandwiches, salads, sauces, fresh consumption
Farming method
Sow indoors under lights 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost , then gradually harden off the seedlings before transplanting them outdoors. Growth is optimal when temperatures are between 21 and 24°C or higher . Plant in full sun, in well-prepared, rich, and deeply loosened soil, ideally 30 cm deep , with a generous addition of compost or well-rotted manure. At planting time, adding a general-purpose fertilizer will promote good establishment.
Transplant the plants, respecting a spacing of 45 to 60 cm between plants and 90 cm between rows to ensure good aeration and harmonious development.
Growing tips
Tomatoes tolerate a wide range of fertile, well-drained soils, but they require consistent moisture to produce plump, flavorful fruit. Avoid overwatering, however, as this can dilute the flavor and negatively impact fruit quality. A warm, sunny location is essential for abundant, ripe harvests.
Harvest
Harvest the fruits as they ripen, when they are well-colored and slightly soft to the touch. Before the first frosts, the plants can be lifted by the roots and hung indoors to allow the last fruits to ripen slowly. Classic, generous, and flavorful , the 'Beefsteak' tomato remains a garden staple for abundant and delicious summer harvests.
