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Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Bush Beefsteak'

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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon) (Info)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Bush Beefsteak

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Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Growing Habit:
Determinate

Fruit Shape:
Standard
Beefsteak

Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

Fruit Colors:
Red

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh, salad
Fresh, slicing
Canning

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	twiggybuds	On May 23, 2009, twiggybuds from Moss Point, MS (Zone 8b) wrote: This plant grows to about 30" and is loaded with medium sized round blemish free fruit. It spreads and sprawls and needs staking. A very good all purpose variety. It produces over a longer period than many in its' class. I'll keep growing this one.
Neutral	Farmerdill	On Oct 12, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A 62 day red (6-8 ounce) beefsteak type.
Negative	JimE	On Jun 20, 2003, JimE wrote: Tried growing this variety in the greenhouse. Produced well but every fruit had "Golden Shoulders" which is non-ripening of the stem end. Maybe better outside.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Big Point, Mississippi
University Place, Washington

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