{"product_id":"beefsteak-tomato","title":"Tomato | Beefsteak Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow one of the classic favourites of the summer garden. Beefsteak tomatoes are known for their large, meaty fruits and classic tomato flavour, making them an excellent choice for slicing, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and fresh-from-the-garden eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vigorous tomato plants produce impressive red fruits throughout the growing season and are a rewarding choice for home vegetable gardens. Start seeds indoors before the last spring frost to give plants the head start they need for Canada's shorter growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Beefsteak Tomatoes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, meaty slicing tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic tomato flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for sandwiches, burgers, salads, and fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 75–85 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 40–50 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Beefsteak Tomatoes from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Beefsteak tomato seeds indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Sow seeds about 6 mm (¼ inch) deep in a quality seed-starting mix and keep warm and consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide seedlings with plenty of bright light once they emerge. Before planting outdoors, gradually harden off the seedlings. Transplant into the garden after the danger of frost has passed and outdoor conditions have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Beefsteak tomatoes produce vigorous plants and large fruit, so provide sturdy stakes, cages, or another support system as the plants grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently, particularly during flowering and fruit development, while avoiding prolonged waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Beefsteak Tomatoes in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeefsteak tomatoes love warm weather, so Canadian gardeners will generally get the best results by starting seeds indoors rather than direct sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid transplanting too early. Tomatoes are frost-sensitive and perform best once both the soil and nighttime temperatures have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, transplanting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, pruning, common problems, harvesting, and seed saving, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Tomatoes_-_Complete_Guide.pdf?v=1790789331\" title=\"How to Grow Tomatoes | A Complete Guide from Caribou Seed Company\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Guide to Growing Tomatoes in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeefsteak Tomato Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/tomato-icon.png?v=1790783914\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eBeefsteak Tomato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eAnnual vegetable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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With their substantial fruits and versatility in the kitchen, Beefsteak tomatoes are a classic addition to the home vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your Beefsteak tomatoes from seed this season and enjoy the experience of growing them from tiny seedlings to a summer harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":28833144067,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 grams","offer_id":29561326665816,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 grams","offer_id":29561415762008,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/beefsteak-tomato.png?v=1790786204","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/beefsteak-tomato","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}