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Tomato, Beefsteak Bush Seeds
Lycopersicon esculentum
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Grow your own juicy and flavorful Beefsteak tomatoes with our Beefsteak Bush Seeds.
Beefsteak tomatoes produce large, meaty, solid fruit that is slightly flattened and globe-shaped. With a mild and flavorful taste, it is great for salads and table use.
Keep tomatoes away from all members of the Brassica family: cabbage, cauliflower, etc.
Determinate - no staking required.
- SKU: 143818
- Common Name: Tomato
- Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
Growing Information
Safe
for Bees
Good For Pollinators
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
7 - 14 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days to
Maturity:
65 - 80 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Best
Container Size:
45 cm+ (18 in.+)
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Fill Weight (grams): 300 mg
- Approximate Seed Count: 100-110
- Characteristics: Attracts bees and pollinators
- Planting Method: Start Indoors
- Colour: Red
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Habit: Determinate - staking is not required
- Companion Planting:
Plant near asparagus, basil, calendula, dill, garlic, nasturtiums, onions, parsley, thyme. Calendula serves as a deterrent for common garden pests. Asparagus acts as a repellent for nematodes. Basil is effective in repelling whiteflies, mosquitoes, spider mites, and aphids. Additionally, basil attracts bees, which enhances pollination, improves the health of tomatoes, and enhances their flavor. Dill creates an environment that makes it challenging for cutworms to lay their eggs and also supports parasitic wasps that prey on pest caterpillars. Lastly, thyme reduces the egg-laying activity of armyworms.
- Flavour: Juicy and meaty texture with classic tomato taste
- Preparation Ideas: These large size tomatoes make excellent BLT sandwiches or added to a hamburger.
Instructions
Start tomato seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Transplant seedlings into the garden once the soil temperature has reached 15°C (60°F). Pick a location sheltered from the wind. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist , but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
- Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4in.)
- Seed Spacing: Sow tomato seeds roughly 2.5 cm (1 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 90 cm (36 in.) apart.
- Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36 in.)
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Beefsteak is a determinate tomato meaning no staking is required.
- Tomato plants need a lot of water to produce big, juicy, flavorful tomatoes! Consistent moisture is essential for best results. If tomatoes do not receive consistent moisture, the skins will split or possibly develop blossom end rot. Always water plants at the oil level; this strengthens the root system and avoids foliage disease.
- Spread mulch around the base of the plant to prevent soil from splashing onto the fruit as this can lead to disease in the tomatoes. *As your tomato plants grow, you will notice new small stems sprouting from the point where the main stem connects to the larger branches. These small stems are called in suckers in and they tend to drain a lot of energy from your plant. To help your tomato plants grow faster and produce amazing tomatoes, it is recommended you remove these suckers by pinching them off with your thumb and forefinger. By doing so, your tomato plant will be able to allocate more energy to the growth of the main stem, resulting in better tomato production.
- If you plant your seedlings deeply, it will encourage the growth of roots from the main stem. Sometimes, tomato plants tend to grow tall and may fall over, even in their initial stages. To avoid this, plant them just deep enough so that the bottom set of leaves is 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in) above the soil surface. Some gardeners prefer planting their tomatoes on their sides, which helps to spread the root system over a larger area, strengthen the main stem, and straighten it toward the sun.
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Overall rating: 4.3636365 / 5 from 22 reviews.
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Beefsteak tomatoes are my go-to for growing.
"Beefsteak tomatoes are my go-to for growing. Excellent germination."
I order these every year.
"I order these every year. Very Happy with my crop"
Yearly buy
"Grew great"
Great germination rate
"Very very good germination rate. I think every seed I planted came up well."
Delicious!
"Delicious!"
Great tomatoes
"All McKenzie seeds are excellent quality, but these tomatoes are more than excellent. We are beginners at gardening, however, we have an abundant harvest and tasty tomatoes."
Awesome growth !!
"It is only June 19th (planted in large container outside mid May, seeded late Feb) and one of my dozen plants have already grown over the top of the cage I put around it. I was laughing a week ago it was eating its Wheaties ,.. today I swear it is on steroids."
Beefsteak bush tomato seeds
"Excellent germination, strong seeflings"
majority of seeds did not germinate
"I bought two packs of seeds from McKenzie Seeds and one pack from our local Canadian Tire. The CT brand had 100% germination while the McKenzie seeds had a 20% germination in the same environment. I would not be posting this negative review, but even after I asked to unsubscribe from emails they continued to send."
Q&A
- I understand that the plants are determined but how tall will the plants be once mature
- They grow to approximately 36"
