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Bush Beefsteak Tomato | id:24254 | Solanum lycopersicum | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
A wonderful, compact and prolific, short bushy plant that grows to 3 feet, yields huge amounts of very early producing 8 oz. beefsteak tomatoes in clusters. A very popular variety for shorter growing regions. INDETERMINANT.
Companion plants: Basil, Parsley, Carrot, Asparagus, Alliums, Celery, Borage, Marigold, Calendula, Mint, Sage, Peppers, Dill (until mature).
Far from: Potato, Corn, Kohlrabi, Beet, Fennel, Peas, Squash.
Planting tip: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting. Reduce water & nitrogen when hardening off. Staking required.
Harvesting tip: For best taste harvest when fully ripe, expressed its full colour. Can also harvest when tomato is green and expressed its 1st blush; if so, let tomato ripen off-vine above 21°C.
Storage tip: Store at 12-21°C, relative humidity 95%.
Seed depth:1/8-1/4″, Plant spacing:24-36″ indet. , Row spacing:4-6′, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:3, Germination:5-10 days/jrs, 10-35°C Optimally:23-29°C, Days to maturity:65 days/jrs, Fruit size:XL
