Beefsteak Tomato Plant - USDA Organic - Solanum lycopersicum

Beefsteak Tomato Plant (Solanum lycopersicum)

This certified organic heirloom variety produces impressively large, meaty fruits weighing 1-2 pounds each with exceptional flavor—sweet, tangy, and deeply satisfying. Perfect for slicing into thick steaks for sandwiches, burgers, and fresh summer dishes, these tomatoes deliver restaurant-quality taste straight from your garden. When you buy beefsteak tomato plants online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a productive harvest without synthetic pesticides or chemicals.

Landscaping Uses

Plant in a sunny vegetable garden bed, raised container, or against a south-facing wall where they'll receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. These indeterminate vines work well trained on stakes spaced 3 feet apart, grown inside wire cages with 15-inch spacing, or allowed to sprawl naturally along the ground for maximum yields. Pair with basil, oregano, and marigolds for a classic kitchen garden combination.

Specifications

Height: 4-6 feet (vining)
Width: 2-3 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun (6-8+ hours daily)
Water: Regular, deep watering
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, organic
USDA Zones: Annual (all zones with warm season)

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces massive, restaurant-quality fruits with balanced sweetness and acidity
• Certified organic—grown without harmful chemicals or synthetic pesticides
• Exceptionally nutritious with abundant fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium while remaining low in sodium and fat
• Ready to harvest in 80-90 days, yielding enough fruit for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving throughout the season

Planting & Care

Wait until nighttime temperatures stay above 45°F and soil reaches at least 55°F before transplanting outdoors. Plant deeply, burying the stem up to the first true leaves, and space according to your support method (15 inches apart for cages, 3 feet for stakes). Water at soil level with a soaker hose, aiming to soak 6-8 inches down every seven days, and apply organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. For staked plants, select two main stems and prune away others; caged plants need no pruning. Harvest fruit when fully colored but still slightly firm, allowing them to ripen on the vine for best flavor.