Tomato
Lycopersiconlycopersicum 'Great White Beefsteak'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Cultivar: Great White Beefsteak

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Type
Beefsteak

Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)

Bloom Characteristics
Creamy white
Yellow

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Indeterminate