Beefsteak

Tomato

90d to harvest

Sink your teeth into Beefsteak Tomato’s lush, garden-ripened juiciness—an inviting, classic tomato fragrance with a rich, balanced sweetness. At maturity, fruits are large and meaty with a tender, satiny flesh and a bold, rosy-red interior that holds its shape beautifully. Grow Beefsteak for standout slices in fresh salads, and for thick, spoonable sauces that showcase its full-bodied flavor.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 2nd
Last Frost	Apr 20th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 15th
Harvest Begins	Sep 13th
Harvest Ends	Oct 20th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I water beefsteak tomatoes during the 6–10 weeks of active fruiting?

During active fruiting, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply 1–2 times per week (more often in hot spells) so moisture reaches several inches down, and don’t let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Mulch around the plants helps prevent the soil from swinging between dry and wet, which reduces blossom-end rot and cracking.

How can I tell when beefsteak tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Pick when fruits are fully colored (deep red for most varieties), slightly soft at the blossom end, and reach full size—beefsteaks usually take about 90 days from transplant to maturity. If you see a green “shoulder” that isn’t developing color, leave it a few more days; if the fruit gives slightly to gentle pressure and smells tomato-rich, harvest now. For best flavor, avoid picking too early when the fruit is still mostly firm and green.