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Heirloom Pink Beefsteak Tomato Seed Growth Habits:
Because Pink Beefsteak tomato plants produce large, heavy fruit, caging or staking is recommended to keep the fruit off the ground and promote good airflow for healthy plants and tomatoes.
Maturing after 90 days, Pink Beefsteak heirloom tomatoes perform best when the grown in slightly acidic soil. Pink Beefsteak tomato plants should be watered consistently to help prevent blossom end rot and fruit cracking.
Tomato plants are sun-loving, grow best in warm weather, and are very sensitive to frost. To thrive in most growing areas, Pink Beefsteak tomato seeds should be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. They should be hardened off gradually and transplanted outdoors when nighttime temperatures are consistently in the upper 50s.
Various Uses for Pink Beefsteak Heirloom Tomatoes:
Pink Beefsteak tomatoes have an intense, slightly sweet flavor that makes them excellent slicers for sandwiches and burgers. The size of Pink Beefsteak tomatoes also makes them a popular choice for soup and tomato sauce.
Heirloom Pink Beefsteak Tomato Health Benefits:
Pink Beefsteak heirloom tomatoes have significant amounts of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin K, and calcium. Also containing lycopene, an antioxidant known to have benefits for the heart, eyes, and other parts of the body, Pink Beefsteak tomatoes are considered a very healthy food for most people.
Additional Information:
Tomato plants are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. To reduce disease pressure, avoid growing Pink Beefsteak tomatoes where other Solanaceae family members have been grown in the recent past.
Storing Pink Beefsteak tomatoes at room temperature in a dark location will promote the best flavor, as refrigeration can dampen the intense, sweet taste of tomatoes.
Beefsteak Pink Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg - Approximately 66 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,875 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 7,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 30,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 120,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 600,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Solanum lycoperscium (Previously Lycopersicon esculentum, however, this name is no longer accepted as correct)
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| Tomato Type: |
Slicing - Larger, round tomatoes, the size of your fist or larger. |
| Beefsteak Pink Tomato Color: |
Pink |
| Beefsteak Pink Tomato Flavor: |
Meaty, slightly sweet and intense |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: |
90 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: |
0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: |
24-36 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
36 inches |
| Plant Height: |
36-96 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
| Soil Preference: |
Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: |
Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: |
No |
| Start Indoors: |
Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: |
24-36 inches |
| Growth Speed: |
Late - Ready to harvest from 81 days or more from transplant. Difficult, if not impossible, to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good late-summer to early-fall producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: |
65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: |
Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: |
Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Tomato Use: |
Salads, sandwiches, burgers, salsa, etc. |
| Climate Tolerance: |
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