Whittemore Heirloom Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - One of the more flavourful beefsteak varieties we have ever grown. Edley Bellamy of Virginia state donated this seed to Seed Savers Exchange; Bellamy received the variety from Oscar Gibson in 1993. Origins are believed to be Italian but not confirmed. Indeterminate vines produce large pink beefsteak tomatoes with large lobes and prominent heirloom ribbing. One of the few beefsteak tomatoes that hung around after Hurricane Fiona 's visit in September of 2022.
Indeterminate growth.
76 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 manage vigorous indeterminate vines and maximize harvest.
