70 DAYS
Solanum lycopersicum
The Big Beef Hybrid is a classic tomato known for its rich, old-time flavour and impressive fruit size that can reach 12 oz. This AAS winner from '94 stands out not just in taste but also for its robust disease resistance and abundant yields. With a strong indeterminate growth habit, this plant is perfect for staking, ensuring easy management in the garden while consistently delivering high-quality produce throughout the season.
Size: Matures at approximately 48 to 60 in. tall, producing large fruit, roughly 12 oz. each.
Yield: Very heavy yield potential, with numerous fruits produced throughout the growing season.
Taste: Rich, sweet, and balanced flavour that is perfect for fresh use or cooking.
How to use: Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and sauces, adding a robust tomato flavour to your dishes.
Planting tips: Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outside after risk of frost has passed. Requires full sun and well-drained soil, ideally staked or supported as it grows.
Harvest tips: Pick when fully coloured and firm; the fruit typically ripens all at once, so harvest regularly for continuous use.
