Description of the Beefsteak tomato variety and its main characteristics

Tomatoes are one of the most favorite garden crops that grow in summer cottages. Thanks to their unsurpassed taste, tomatoes are very popular among gardeners and simply lovers of this vegetable. Among the huge number of tomato varieties, the Beefsteak tomato has won the favor of gardeners with its undemanding care and high yield. In addition, its taste allows you to make wonderful sauces, juices, and tomato puree from it. As for preservation, it is rolled up only in slices, since it is quite large in size.

Description of the variety

The birthplace of this tomato variety is the USA.Although this does not in the least prevent it from being grown in other regions. It is mainly intended for growing in greenhouses, but will also feel great outdoors in the southern regions.

Its main characteristics are that:

1. It has a fairly large fruit; on average, the size of one tomato can be 300-500 grams.
2. In addition, it is a mid-season variety, so harvesting can begin 80-90 days after sowing the seeds.
3. Since this tomato has a branched stem structure, it is necessary to install supports to form a bush.
4. Quite resistant to various types of diseases.
5. To get a larger harvest, the bushes need to be tied up, leaving 1-2 stems.
6. As for yield, this variety can produce about 8-10 kilograms per square meter.
7. The taste is excellent, the flesh is fleshy, which contributed to its name.
8. When properly collected they can be stored for a long time.

Another feature of this variety is that there is a large White Beefsteak tomato. It grows to a fairly large size, but has a light green-white skin. Along with tomatoes of this type, it is easy to care for and has the same qualities.

Planting and care

To plant such a tomato on your site, you need to know the features of its cultivation. Since Beefsteak tomatoes are quite heat-loving, it is recommended to plant them in a greenhouse. And in the reviews of gardeners you can hear recommendations regarding planting this plant outside. They say that if planted in open ground, it is best to do this at the end of May or beginning of June, when the threat of night frosts has passed.

It is worth sowing seeds at the end of March, preferably under film or glass. In addition, you need to take into account the following features:

1. The planting depth should be no more than 1.5 centimeters.
2. It is necessary to water the container with the planted seeds using a spray bottle.
3. When the seedlings have 2-3 true leaves, it is necessary to carry out mandatory picking.
4. In order for future seedlings to gain strength, it is necessary to fertilize them during the period of their growth. Approximately 2-3 times, before planting in the main growing area.
5. Basically, planting in a permanent place is carried out after 50-60 days from the date of sowing.

Despite the fact that this type of tomato does not require special care, in addition to feeding the seedlings, it is recommended to add humus, wood ash and a little sand to the soil before planting.

To avoid the occurrence of fungal diseases that can arise as a result of waterlogging, the soil still needs to be disinfected. To do this, you can use copper-containing preparations or pour boiling water over the soil. You can also use a light solution of potassium permanganate.

It is very important that the soil around the bush must be loosened after watering. This will facilitate the penetration of oxygen to the roots of the plant, preventing water stagnation.

The basic rules for caring for this garden crop include the following:

1. After planting in the main place of growth, the bushes must be pinched, removing excess shoots.
2. You need to form a bush from 1-2 stems, this will increase the yield. In addition, such a plant will be easier to care for.
3. It is very important that the distance between the bushes should be at least 50 centimeters.

Depending on the region and proper care, a large number of fruits grow on the bush, and if there are several of them, they will be quite large.

As for watering, during the period when fruits are just beginning to form on the bush, it is recommended to increase the amount of watering, but at the same time try not to over-moisten the soil. Thanks to frequent watering, the fruits will have juicy pulp and this will have a very positive effect on the size of the fruit itself.

Due to its useful qualities and not very demanding cultivation, we can conclude from reviews that this tomato is superior in quality to other varieties of this crop. This also applies to the white variety.

Use in cooking

Due to their size, the fruits of the Beefsteak variety are mainly used for preparing products from it.. They look very beautiful cut into slices, and serving them with white tomatoes will become an original decoration for any holiday table. As for preservation, it can be done by cutting them into slices, since such large tomatoes simply will not fit into a jar.

And in conclusion, we can say that, in addition to many main advantages, this tomato variety has a large amount of nutrients, as well as vitamins, especially groups A and C.