Tomato 'Burpee Supersteak'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Standard
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Manteca, California

Oceanside, California

Miami, Florida

Shelbyville, Indiana

Barbourville, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Manteca, CA (Zone 9a) | April 2004 | positive

Grew these last year. I had several over 2 pounds. They are bright red and very tasty. I am growing them again this year.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2004 | neutral

A large red beefsteak type. Fruits are deeper and much smoother than Beefsteak (Scarlet Ponderosa) and are claimed to average 2 lbs.

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