Tomato Seeds, Classic Red Beefsteak Tomato

Classic Beefsteak Tomato Seed, Indeterminate15 seeds per packageOpen pollinated, non-gmoThe classic red beefsteak tomato of yesteryear. Massive fruit, easily reaching about 1-2 lbs has deep red flesh and good old-fashioned tomato flavor. These are the tomatoes that grandma grew, meaty and firm, perfect on sandwiches or served straight up with a pinch of salt. A particularly good producer in the Northeast, but well adapted to the entire U.S. as well. The Classic Beefsteak Tomato needs to be staked, trellised, or caged, and pruned for best results; fruit ripens over an extended period. Fertilize carefully since excess nitrogen causes rampant growth, rot, and delayed ripening. Full sun, 8 – 12 hours, location when planting outside.Sow 1/8" deep keeping the soil lightly moist until germination.Well draining soil is best with compost and lime (add calcium)Plant Spacing, 24” apart.Germination, 5 – 7 days.For starting seeds indoors, you will want to start 6 – 8 weeks before last frost.Hardene