Beefsteak Tomato: Variety Characteristics and Reviews

Characteristics of tomato and description of variety

The Beefsteak tomato (reviews, characteristics, and a description of the variety are discussed in this article) grows large, flat-round, with slight ribbing and medium density. When ripe, the fruit is red. It has excellent flavor. The maximum weight of a tomato is up to 400 grams. This tomato has few seeds, and it rarely cracks.

This tomato variety is a mid-early indeterminate variety. It is suitable for greenhouse cultivation. The plant grows tall, requiring staking and pinching. This variety produces the best yield when trained to 1-2 stems.
This tomato variety is disease resistant.

This tomato is very juicy and has a crisp skin, making it ideal for fresh salads, juices, and sauces. They can also be found in recipes for stuffed or fried tomatoes. They can also be preserved in slices for winter storage.

Growing seedlings

This tomato variety thrives in acidic soil that requires regular loosening and good nutrition. Ideally, this plant should be planted in soil that hasn't been used for tomatoes for at least three years.

55-60 days before planting the seedlings, place the seeds in the soil to a depth of 1.5 cm. Transplant the seedlings when one or two true leaves appear. To promote optimal growth, fertilize them 2-3 times.

After 50-60 days, tomato seedlings can be planted outdoors or in a greenhouse. Regular watering and fertilizing are essential, and the soil should be loose.

Tomato care and harvesting

This variety requires ample space for optimal growth, as the plant can grow up to 2.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Insufficient space can negatively impact yield.

To speed up growth, the plant needs to be pinched. To prevent rot and disease, the tomato plant must be kept upright at all times, so it should be tied to stakes or netting.

During fruit set, watering should be increased. This will allow larger fruits to form and, consequently, a better yield. A deep red color indicates that the beefsteak tomato is ripe and ready to be picked.

Pest and disease control

With proper care, they can, of course, be avoided (by ensuring crop rotation and loose soil), but if this isn't possible—for example, if fruitworms appear—a special spray or the addition of onions or beets will help. These vegetables will repel the worms or provide an additional food source.

Reviews

A specific case of growing this tomato variety in a greenhouse yielded the following results. Two plants were planted per hole, each trained into two trunks. The resulting bushes reached 1.4 m. The owner noted a good yield. The resulting fruits weighed 260-280 grams, although the tomatoes on the first bunch were slightly smaller. They have good flavor and medium firmness.

Overall, beefsteak tomatoes receive fairly good reviews from amateur gardeners. Most note the high yield and good ripeness of the tomatoes.

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This variety has received positive reviews for its taste. Some say the flavor is reminiscent of store-bought winter tomatoes.

Good shelf life and resistance to cracking are also noted.