Delicious Beefsteak Tomato
Growing Delicious Beefsteak Tomato
‘Delicious’ is a legendary beefsteak tomato prized for its enormous fruits and authentic old-fashioned flavor. This variety once held the world record for largest tomato at more than 7 pounds, while typical garden fruits commonly reach 1 to 2 pounds with very few seeds and little cracking.
Start ‘Delicious’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep, space plants 24 to 36 inches apart, and grow in full sun. Heat-tolerant indeterminate vines benefit from sturdy support.
Ready to harvest in about 77 days, pick fruits once they reach full size and mature color.
Large, firm, and meaty, ‘Delicious’ is excellent for slicing, salads, sandwiches, and showpiece summer plates.
Start Indoors
¼ in.
3–5 Feet
Solanum lycopersicum