Quantity
About 35 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Nightshades
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
6 mm (1/4 in)
Establishment temperature
24 to 28 °C (75 to 82 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich, fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
Harvest80 to 95 days after transplanting
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, carrot, onion, parsley
Avoid planting withPotato, fennel
Juices, purees, sauces, cooking, fresh harvest
