Magnum Beefsteak Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - This beefsteak was selected by C. A. Wyatt of Baltimore. He was passionate about heirloom tomatoes and was quite satisfied with what he called the ‘biggest and best tasting beefsteak’. A blemish free skin on this fruit, well known as a fabulous slicer. Requires extra trellising and support!
Indeterminate growth.
80 days to maturity.
25 seeds per packet.
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm soil. Transplant seedlings into 1‑inch cells or 3–4 inch pots at the 1–2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4–5 days once the risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors when day and night temperatures consistently stay above 10 °C. Provide support such as cages or stakes to keep plants tidy and accessible at harvest.
