Beefsteak Tomatoes are considered the ultimate slicing tomatoes and sandwich tomatoes. Beefsteak Tomatoes are solid, meaty, juicy, ribbed, and bright red. They typically weigh 1 to 2 pounds. Beefsteak Tomatoes are an excellent choice for eating raw or cooking in sauces and tomato preserves. Beefsteak Tomatoes have been popular for many years due to their excellent productivity and wonderful taste. Sandwiches and hamburgers just wouldn’t be complete without a slice of Beefsteak Tomato. This variety is indeterminate and matures late compared to other tomatoes. Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicon Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Indeterminate Features: Heirloom Fruit Size: 12 oz-2 lbs Days to Maturity: 90 Days Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10