Organic Beefsteak Tomato 'Mémé de Beauce'

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-0235
Product
description

The ‘Mémé de Beauce’ Beefsteak Tomato is a fascinating heirloom variety, prized as much for its history as for the spectacular abundance of its very large, reddish-pink fruits. On a vigorous, indeterminate plant, it develops superb, fleshy tomatoes that can reach an impressive size, making it a remarkable presence in the vegetable garden. Its firm, juicy flesh offers a mild, rich, and slightly sweet flavor, ideal for gardeners who are looking for yield, tradition, and taste quality. In the garden, it requires good staking to support its heavy fruits and ripens slowly in the sun, promising memorable harvests in the heart of summer. Growing it in fertile, organic-rich, and well-drained soil promotes its full potential, while its blossoms attract pollinators that contribute to the vitality of the garden ecosystem. In the kitchen, it excels in juices, purees, sauces, and stews, where its generous texture and aromatic depth work wonders. Each fruit seems to tell a story of family gardens, passed-down seeds, and meals prepared with patience and expertise. With its imposing appearance, productivity, and balanced taste, ‘Mémé de Beauce’ is an exceptional tomato for lovers of heirloom varieties.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMarch to April
Sowing depth6 mm (1/4 in)
Germination temperature24 to 28 °C (75 to 82 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich, fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Juices, purees, sauces, cooking, fresh harvest
Bloom period
June to September
Harvest
80 to 95 days after transplanting
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.