Big Beef Tomato: The Ultimate Beefsteak for Flavor and Yield
Discover the award-winning Big Beef Tomato, a gardener’s dream that combines exceptional taste with impressive productivity. This indeterminate variety matures in just 70 days, offering large 10-12 oz fruits that are both delicious and nearly blemish-free. As a 1994 All-America Selections winner, Big Beef has proven its worth in gardens across the country, boasting broad disease resistance and early ripening for its size.
Big Beef Tomatoes are perfect for those who crave the classic beefsteak experience. Their globe-shaped, red fruits deliver a full, rich flavor that’s ideal for sandwiches, salads, or simply enjoying fresh off the vine. The plants’ vigorous growth and high yield ensure a bountiful harvest throughout the season, while their disease resistance means less worry and more time enjoying your homegrown produce.
These robust plants grow to about 36 inches in height and require 24-36 inches of spacing. Their indeterminate nature means they’ll continue to grow and produce fruit until frost, providing a steady supply of tomatoes. With proper care, each Big Beef plant can yield dozens of large, juicy tomatoes, making it an excellent choice for both home gardeners and market growers looking for a reliable, high-performing variety.
Growing Success Tips:
- Provide sturdy support with cages or stakes to accommodate heavy fruit
- Ensure consistent watering, especially during fruit development
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune suckers regularly to promote better air circulation and fruit production
Big Beef Tomatoes offer the perfect balance of old-fashioned tomato flavor and modern growing advantages. Their early maturity, disease resistance, and consistently large fruits make them a smart choice for any tomato enthusiast. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, Big Beef promises a rewarding growing experience and a delicious harvest.
For optimal flavor, allow fruits to ripen fully on the vine before harvesting.
Product Features
- Fruit size: 10-12 oz
- Plant type: Indeterminate
- Days to maturity: 70
- Disease resistance: Broad spectrum
- AAS Winner: 1994
- Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Spacing: 24-36 inches
- Height: 36 inches
- Watering: Consistent moisture
- Support: Requires staking or caging
Key Benefits
- Exceptional flavor and texture
- High yield of large, globe-shaped fruits
- Early ripening for a beefsteak variety
- Excellent disease resistance for easier cultivation
