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[Solanum lycopersicum] Classic beefsteak tomato seeds, ribbed heart-shaped fruit, meaty and low in seeds.
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Classic beefsteak tomato is the original selection of this historic Italian ecotype: ribbed, meaty fruit with a distinctive heart shape, very few seeds and dense flesh.
It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A vigorous indeterminate plant, needing sturdy stakes and regular tying.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March; transplant outdoors from April, spacing plants at least 60-70 cm apart.
It prefers soil rich in organic matter, well drained, with regular, constant watering to prevent fruit cracking during ripening.
Fruits can exceed 300-400 g in weight, with the typical lobed, pointed shape; regularly remove side shoots to encourage fruiting.
Like all meaty-fleshed varieties, watch for blossom end rot (caused by irregular watering) and downy mildew in humid seasons.
Perfect eaten fresh in slices, in salads with basil and olive oil, thanks to its dense, low-seed flesh.
Rich in lycopene, potassium and vitamin C, classic beefsteak tomato has antioxidant properties and a sweet, mildly tangy flavour.