Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds

Solanum lycopersicum

From Ophidian Farms - always organic!

90 days.  Beefsteak Tomatoes are considered the ultimate slicing tomatoes and sandwich tomatoes. Beefsteak Tomatoes are solid, meaty, juicy, ribbed, and bright red. They typically weigh 1 to 2 pounds. Beefsteak Tomatoes are an excellent choice for eating raw or cooking in sauces and tomato preserves. Beefsteak Tomatoes have been popular for many years due to their excellent productivity and wonderful taste. Sandwiches and hamburgers just wouldn’t be complete without a slice of Beefsteak Tomato. This variety is indeterminate and matures late compared to other tomatoes.

Heirloom, open-pollinated, organically-grown seeds.

Botanical Names: Solanum lycopersicum
Family: Solanaceae
Common Names: Tomato
Life Cycle: Annual
Plant Type: Herbaceous upright vine (needs support)

Requirements: Tomatoes are easy to grow.  Sow seeds in desired medium 6-8 weeks prior to transplanting. Maintain a constant 80-90°F (27-32°C) soil temperature. Cover trays with plastic to hold in moisture and increase germination rates.  hen first true leaves just show, transplant the seedlings into cell-type containers or blocks. 2" or larger containers will produce larger, stronger root systems; 4" blocks are the standard. Grow plants at a constant 66-68°F (19-20°C) day and night temperature. After cotyledon leaves have expanded, fertilize with a complete nutrient solution (EC 1.0, pH 5.8) or equivalent as needed to keep plants dark green and healthy; increase EC as plants grow. When transplanting into the greenhouse, maintain 73-77°F (23-25°C) day and night temperature for a few days after transplanting to promote rapid vegetative growth and root establishment. Once fruit begins to set, lower night temperature to 62-66°F (17-19°C) and keep a daytime temperature of 68-72°F (20-22°C).

Approximately 350 seeds / gram

Auction is for 1 packet = around 40 seeds

Germination rate = 91 %

Harvested fresh in fall of 2022, for sale through 2023!

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