beefsteak, slicing tomato

One of the largest types of tomatoes in size and in varieties available. They are typically juicy, meaty with a rich flavor and few seeds. Often sliced, delicious on hamburgers and sandwiches. Both determinate (bush-type) and indeterminate (vine-type) varieties available in Angelo’s Farm Market, specifically selected for home growers to be productive, disease resistant, and flavorful. Look for big, meaty favorites such as ‘Big Beef’, ‘Big Boy’, ‘Beefsteak’, and ‘Park’s Whopper’. Other medium size, multipurpose slicers include, ‘Celebrity’, ‘Early Girl’, ‘Fourth of July’, ‘Pink Girl’, and ‘Rutgers Select’.

Plant in sunny, well-drained, nutrient rich soil or containers amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week throughout the growing season. Feed with a slow release fertilizer, Osmocote® or Tomato-tone®. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Stake, cage, or trellis as needed.