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Giant Beefsteak Tomato
Video-Giant Beefsteak Tomato-from seed to harvest.
Soil Requirements
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Soil Requirements for Giant Tomatoes
Ultimately, tomatoes will reward you for daily care and upkeep rather than for secret ingredients in the soil.
Use mulch no matter the climate
Because of the heavy weight of the fruit, staking is crucial and needs to be done strongly. If you are staking vertically, be aware that the entire vine could slip and slide downwards by the sheer weight of the fruit.
There is nothing worse than losing a prize tomato through an accident.
Protection from Birds and Fruit fly.
The simplest most effective and cheapest method is to use a brown paper bag or chemist bag to cover the fruit. This can easily be squashed at the top end and secured with a peg.
I have found at times that my paper bags are too small and have resorted to using newsprint which also works well.
In a humid climate, this has the added advantage of keeping the fruit dry and safe from fungal attacks.
There is no doubt as to the benefits of using a seaweed solution in the cultivation of giant Beefsteak tomato.
It appears to work like a multivitamin and when sprayed on weekly, significantly accelerates growth and good health resulting in a more disease-resistant plant.
Slow-growing plants tend to be more vulnerable to attack from pests. Seaweed solution is also not too nitrogen-dominant so is an ideal tonic for tomatoes.
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Giant Beefsteak Tomato- How to Grow For Huge Size!
Giant Beefsteak Tomato
Main Characteristics
- Plant Type....................indeterminate
- Height............................2m approx.
- Frost Tolerance..........moderate
- Size................................8oz / 225g average
- Leaves.......................... very large potato-like.
- Disease Resistance...good
- Aroma............................Mild
- Fruit Texture................Soft yet firm.
- Taste..............................Very sweet. 9/10
- Seed Composition.....Very low -tomato is meaty and fleshy
- Staking..........................Very strong staking needed.
- Maturity.........................80 days approx.
- Soil Requirements......Rich compost or manure-enhanced soil.
- Moisture........................Heavy watering.
- Yield...............................Excellent
- Uses...............................Excellent in sauces, curries and roasts.
Video-Giant Beefsteak Tomato-from seed to harvest.
Main Growing Requirements-Giant Beefsteak Tomato
Soil Requirements
Here is the link to my post.
Soil Requirements for Giant Tomatoes
Ultimately, tomatoes will reward you for daily care and upkeep rather than for secret ingredients in the soil.
Mulching
Use mulch no matter the climate
Staking
Because of the heavy weight of the fruit, staking is crucial and needs to be done strongly. If you are staking vertically, be aware that the entire vine could slip and slide downwards by the sheer weight of the fruit.
There is nothing worse than losing a prize tomato through an accident.
Protection from Birds and Fruit fly.
The simplest most effective and cheapest method is to use a brown paper bag or chemist bag to cover the fruit. This can easily be squashed at the top end and secured with a peg.
I have found at times that my paper bags are too small and have resorted to using newsprint which also works well.
In a humid climate, this has the added advantage of keeping the fruit dry and safe from fungal attacks.
Using Seaweed Solution on Tomato Plants
There is no doubt as to the benefits of using a seaweed solution in the cultivation of giant Beefsteak tomato.
It appears to work like a multivitamin and when sprayed on weekly, significantly accelerates growth and good health resulting in a more disease-resistant plant.
Slow-growing plants tend to be more vulnerable to attack from pests. Seaweed solution is also not too nitrogen-dominant so is an ideal tonic for tomatoes.
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| The Reward-Giant Polish and Giant Beefsteak tomatoes after using this system. |
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