The Giant Tomato is a large, heirloom beefsteak variety, prized for its huge, meaty fruit and rich, classic tomato flavor. These tomatoes can grow up to 2-4 pounds each, making them ideal for slicing, sandwiches, and fresh salads. Their deep red, ribbed shape and sweet, slightly tangy taste make them a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike. This indeterminate variety continues producing fruit all season long, rewarding growers with an abundant, continuous harvest.
Key Features:
- Type: Heirloom
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate (produces fruit continuously throughout the season)
- Fruit Size: Extra-large, 2-4 lbs per fruit
- Flavor: Rich, sweet, and slightly tangy
- Best Uses: Slicing, sandwiches, fresh eating, and gourmet cooking
- Days to Maturity: 80-90 days
- Resistance: Strong natural disease tolerance
- Yield: High-yielding with large, heavy fruit
Growing Instructions:
Seed Starting:
- Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix.
- Keep soil moist but not soggy. Bottom-watering is recommended.
- Maintain a warm (70-80°F) and well-lit environment.
Transplanting:
- Once the danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings outdoors.
- Space plants 24-36 inches apart for ample room to grow.
Sunlight Requirements:
- Full sun (6-8 hours per day) for optimal fruit production.
Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering.
- Water at the base to prevent foliage diseases.
Support:
- Requires strong stakes, cages, or trellises due to the heavy fruit load.
Harvesting:
- Harvest when tomatoes are fully red, slightly soft to the touch, and firm yet juicy.
- Allow to ripen on the vine for the best flavor and size.
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If we sell it - we've grown it - and this allows us to offer variety specific growing advice and cut plants from our selection that don't meet our standards. Check out the Garden Graveyard for a list of varieties we no longer offer.
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