{"product_id":"tomato-slicing-beefsteak-yellow","title":"Yellow Beefsteak Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Beefsteak brings broad, golden slices and a mild flavor to summer sandwiches and tomato plates. Large fruits can reach 1-2 lb. under good conditions, making each ripe tomato a generous harvest. These indeterminate plants keep growing and setting fruit through the warm season, so give them sturdy support and room for air to move. The beefsteak name describes their substantial, meaty fruit; ripen them to a rich yellow and enjoy their fresh garden flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBig golden slices from vigorous, season-long vines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum lycopersicum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 85 days from transplanting to ripe fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous indeterminate vines; large fruit may reach 1-2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 in between plants; rows 36 in; provide sturdy support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeefsteak tomatoes are valued for large, fleshy slicing fruit. Yellow Beefsteak belongs to this garden tradition, with golden color and a mild flavor. A documented breeder and introduction date for this particular selection are not established. Mild taste is not a measure of acidity or a substitute for a tested preservation recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart 1\/4 in. deep indoors 6-8 weeks early. Sprouts in 7-10 days at 65-85 F. Transplant after frost; space 30 in., rows 36 in. Cage or stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a tall, sturdy cage or stake and tie growing stems loosely. Provide full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Water the root zone consistently, mulch after soil warms, and allow airflow around foliage. Large fruit is sensitive to erratic watering, which can encourage cracking and blossom-end rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick fully yellow fruit with a little give. Enjoy fresh; use tested recipes for canning. For seed, isolate varieties, ferment ripe seed pulp, rinse and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose healthy, true-to-type plants and fully ripe fruit. Separate varieties or bag selected flowers to reduce crossing. Squeeze seed and gel into a container, ferment briefly until the gel loosens, then rinse and dry the cleaned seeds thoroughly. Store cool, dry and labeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout for hornworms, aphids and leaf spots. Rotate nightshade crops, remove badly diseased foliage, and keep irrigation off leaves when possible. Consistent moisture helps reduce cracking and blossom-end rot. This listing does not promise a disease-resistance package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 85 days from transplanting to ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I grow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a tall, sturdy cage or stake and tie growing stems loosely. Provide full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Water the root zone consistently, mulch after soil warms, and allow airflow around foliage. Large fruit is sensitive to erratic watering, which can encourage cracking and blossom-end rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose healthy, true-to-type plants and fully ripe fruit. Separate varieties or bag selected flowers to reduce crossing. Squeeze seed and gel into a container, ferment briefly until the gel loosens, then rinse and dry the cleaned seeds thoroughly. Store cool, dry and labeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508653158702,"sku":"TM82","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/tomato-slicing-beefsteak-yellow","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}