Tomato 'Super Beefsteak'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Leaf Type
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Oakhurst, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Troy, New York

Elysburg, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Elysburg, PA (Zone 5b) | November 2012 | positive

This 2012 season I planted nearly twenty varieties, one of them was Super Beefsteak VFN. They were a good tomato at harvest time. But ...Read More

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Hopkinsville, KY | November 2007 | positive

2007 was first year to grow; good taste; produced over 25 fruits in the 8-14 oz range in a very hot and dry season; will regrow.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | neutral

An 82 day 3/4 lb beefsteak type.

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