Tomato 'Big Beef F2' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
The Big Beef Tomato is a game-changer in the world of gardening, setting the gold standard for beefsteak tomatoes. This hybrid variety is celebrated for its early maturity, unmatched disease resistance, and exceptional productivity, earning it the coveted All-America Selections (AAS) Award.
With large, globe-shaped fruits weighing an impressive 10-16 ounces, the Big Beef Tomato delivers a perfect combination of size, flavor, and performance. These bright red fruits are mostly blemish-free, meaty, and packed with the rich, nostalgic taste of classic tomatoes. Their full, old-time flavor is complemented by a sturdy texture, making them ideal for slicing, fresh eating, or adding to sandwiches and salads.
Originally a hybrid, these seeds were saved from the F1 hybrid grow-out and are considered an unstable F2 variety.
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Canning, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |