
Details
If you like plenty of solid meat in your beefsteaks, Behemoth king tomato will meet your expectations! Huge 1-3 pounds beefsteaks on tall, strong vines, are in clusters of about 3-4. Plants have good disease resistance and are determined to produce. Early staking is essential. At times fruit support may also be necessary! As far as taste, Behemoth King tomato is sweet, really balanced, and medium juicy. Sweets, tang, and richness are all flavors you will experience when you bite into one! Get ready for a treat!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
Usage | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound), Large (over one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |