Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Big Beef Hybrid
73 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Big Beef Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, AAS winner 1994, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses, containers, and large hanging baskets. Resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Fusarium Wilt 3, Gray Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematode, Tomato Mosaic Virus, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Verticillium Wilt, and Verticillium Wilt 1. This well-loved variety produces exceptionally fine, slightly acidic tomatoes. Expect high yields of 10-to-12 oz. fruits that are either deeply oblate or globe shaped. ~8,100 seeds/oz.
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Growing Big Beef Hybrid Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
To cultivate Non-GMO Big Beef Hybrid Tomato Seeds, begin by sowing seeds indoors, ensuring a planting depth of about 0.25 inch. Allow the seeds to germinate in soil at a temperature ranging from 60-95 degrees F. Approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date, start the seeds indoors. Transplant the seedlings into your garden, maintaining a spacing of 24-36 inches between plants. These indeterminate vines, known for their large, meaty fruit weighing 10 to 12 ounces, benefit from full sun exposure.
For optimal growth, provide rich soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8, although they tolerate slightly acidic conditions down to a pH of 5.5. Employ a trellis system, stake, or tomato cage to support the indeterminate vines, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Regularly check for pests such as tomato hornworms and diseases like early blight. Water consistently, and consider companion planting with basil to deter pests.
Harvesting Big Beef Hybrid Tomatoes
The Big Beef Hybrid Tomato's indeterminate nature means it continuously produces fruit throughout the season. Harvest ripe tomatoes, typically around 73 days after planting, when they are firm and yield slightly to gentle pressure. The fruit can be either deeply oblate or globe-shaped. Indeterminate varieties keep producing until the end of the growing season.
About Big Beef Hybrid Tomato Garden Seeds
The history of the Big Beef Hybrid Tomato is not explicitly outlined, but it gained recognition as an All-America Selections (AAS) winner in 1994. Developed for its exceptional flavor, disease resistance, and adaptability, it remains a popular choice for home gardeners.
Big Beef Hybrid Tomatoes were bred for their disease resistance, particularly against Alternaria stem canker, Fusarium wilt, gray leaf spot, nematodes, tomato mosaic virus, and Verticillium wilt. The variety produces large, flavorful fruits with a slightly acidic taste on indeterminate vines.
Big Beef Hybrid Tomatoes are renowned for their fine, slightly acidic flavor and their ability to resist cracking. With fruits weighing 10 to 12 ounces, they are excellent for making sauces, stews, or slicing for sandwiches and burgers. These tomatoes are rich in lycopene, contributing to heart health.
While Big Beef Hybrid Tomato plants are typically suited for traditional gardens, they can be grown in large containers, provided there is adequate support for the indeterminate vines. However, they are not designed for hanging baskets due to their vigorous growth.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"To enhance fruit production and manage the robust growth of Big Beef Hybrid Tomato vines, provide sturdy support such as stakes or cages. This not only prevents sprawling but also ensures the plants can handle the weight of the substantial harvest, especially in containers where space is confined."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Big Beef Hybrid Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 10 seed Packet
- 100 seed Packet
- 100 seed Packet
- 5000 seed Packet
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Slicing - Larger, round tomatoes, the size of your fist or larger. |
| Big Beef Hybrid Tomato Color: | Red |
| Big Beef Hybrid Tomato Flavor: | Slightly acidic |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 73 (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 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready to harvest 70 to 80 days from transplant. Tricky to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good mid-summer producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Fusarium Wilt 3, Gray Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematode, Tomato Mosaic Virus, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Verticillium Wilt, and Verticillium Wilt 1. 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, fresh eating, sandwiches, etc. |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Drought |