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Winner of the prestigious All-America Selections (AAS) award, Big Beef hybrid produces large, juicy tomatoes with old-fashioned beefsteak flavour. Long fruiting season, heavy yields and superior disease resistance. Big Beef is the perfect hearty sandwich tomato, with fruit weighing up to 350 grams.
Big Beef has remained one of our best-selling tomatoes for nearly 20 years. There is a good reason for that; discover it for yourself!
Sow direct in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.
Choose a well drained Sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone. When first flowers appear begin applying Yates Thrive Tomato Liquid Plant Food regularly. Protect from snails and slugs.
Great companion plant for basil, broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, marigolds, marjoram, parsley & parsnip. Fruit contains health-promoting lycopene.
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Plant space |
50cm |
Sow depth |
6mm |
Germination |
6-12 days |
Germination (days) |
8 days |
Row space |
60cm |
Maturity |
10-14 weeks |
Maturity (days) |
91 days |
Botanical name |
Lycopersicon esculentum |
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