Organic 'Beefsteak Dester' Tomato

Latin name Tomato
Quantity per packet About 35 seeds
$4.49

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Product
identification
Latin nameTomato
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 35 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0239
Product
description

The 'Beefsteak Dester' tomato is an old German variety that immediately captivates with its generous, large, fleshy, and glossy pink fruits, true jewels of the summer garden. On a vigorous, indeterminate plant, it develops a remarkable production of imposing tomatoes with dense, juicy, and delicately sweet flesh, highly appreciated for their gustatory quality. In the garden, its tall and productive silhouette invites staking and creates a strong presence in sunny rows, where each fruit seems to ripen like a promise of abundant meals. This variety is particularly prized by lovers of heirloom tomatoes for its mild flavor, melting texture, and versatility in cooking. Sliced in a sandwich, served in a salad, or transformed into homemade sauce, it reveals the full character of sun-ripened summer harvests. Its blossoms also attract pollinating insects, contributing to the vitality of the nourishing garden. It thrives in rich, well-drained, and fertile soils, as well as a warm and bright location to fully express its potential. With its heritage appeal, large fruits, and exceptional flavor, the 'Beefsteak Dester' is a top choice for gourmet gardeners.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMarch to April
Sowing depth6 mm (1/4 in)
Germination temperature22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Sandwiches, salads, sauces, cooking, fresh harvest
Bloom period
June to September
Harvest
80 to 85 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height6 to 8 ft (1.8 to 2.4 m)
Spread20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Basil, carrot, onion, parsley
Avoid planting with
Potato, fennel
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.