A classic variety you may remember from your childhood, this Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato from Proven Selections requires stakes or cages to support the heavy, 1 lb. fruits it produces. Heirlooms have a stronger tomato flavor than other varieties while still providing the lovely juicy texture we know. Grow in gardens, raised beds, or containers with a little support and best used fresh - sliced, diced, perfect on sandwiches, or even straight up with just a pinch of salt .
48-72 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide at maturity
Annual except in zones 9-11
Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
Space plants 18-36 inches apart for best results
Produces small yellow flowers that are followed by large, flavorful heirloom tomatoes that can weigh nearly 1 pound
Great for borders, containers, trellises, edible gardens, landscapes, mass plantings
Heat tolerant, edible, heirloom variety
Grande plants are 4-8 inches tall at shipment