Beefsteak tomatoes are versatile for use in sandwiches, salads, sauces, and canning. Indeterminate varieties continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the growing season, requiring support and regular pruning. These tomatoes may take longer to mature compared to determinate varieties, but they typically offer larger fruits with exceptional flavor.
Varieties:
- Kellogg's Breakfast: Known for its large, meaty fruits with bright orange color and rich, sweet flavor.
- Ponderosa Pink: Produces hefty, pink-colored fruits with a sweet, tangy flavor perfect for slicing.
- Cherokee Purple: Renowned for its deep, dusky purple color and rich, smoky-sweet flavor.
- Three Sisters: Produces large, ribbed fruits with a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Golden Jubilee: Offers large, golden-orange fruits with a mild, sweet flavor and low acidity.
- Beefsteak Red:
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost.
Provide support for vines with stakes or cages.
Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilize periodically with balanced fertilizer, following package instructions.
Harvest tomatoes when they reach full color and firmness, but still slightly soft to the touch.
Use pruning shears or a sharp knife to cut tomatoes from the vine, leaving a small portion of the stem attached.
Store harvested tomatoes at room temperature for optimal flavor, avoiding direct sunlight.