The quintessential large slicing tomato, with broad, ribbed, meaty fruit ideal for sandwiches and burgers. Indeterminate and heavy, it needs strong staking.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1.8 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Beefsteak'
Botanically, Solanum lycopersicum 'Beefsteak' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Beefsteak'
Tomato 'Beefsteak' suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Beefsteak' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Beefsteak' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Beefsteak' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Beefsteak' in the garden
Tomato 'Beefsteak' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Tomato 'Beefsteak' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Beefsteak'
Plant Sale lists Tomato 'Beefsteak' as seed and seedlings. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Beefsteak' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
