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Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Andes
Life Cycle
Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Height
36" tall
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Beefy Purple Bush Tomato Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum
12-14 oz mahogany colored fruits with dark green stripes.
Planting Tomato
Days to Maturity
75 days from transplanting after last chance of spring frost
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Light Required
Full sun; at least 6 hours per day. Temperatures above 55°F at night are required for fruit set. Night temperatures above 75°F in the summer inhibit fruit set.
Plant Height
36" tall
Planting Depth
1/4"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet yields approximately 12 plants when started indoors. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 24" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24" |
| Germination | 5-10 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°-90°F. |
| Direct Sow | For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Special Sowing | Tomatoes benefit from a different planting method than other plants. Part of the stem gets buried; when covered with soil, it will develop more roots, and more roots means more nutrients and water for the plant. When transplanting seedlings, either 1) plant them deeply, burying the stem; or 2) set each plant almost horizontally in the ground, leaving one to two sets of leaves above ground. The top of the seedling above ground will naturally reach toward the sun and right itself. When using a support, place the stake in position at transplanting time to avoid root damage. |
| Special Care | Do not mulch when weather is still cool; the roots of young plants need to be in soil that is warmed by the sun. When the weather warms up and plants are established, mulch to a depth of 2" or 3" with a material such as straw, leaves, or compost, to conserve moisture, reduce weed growth, and keep the roots warm. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Tomatoes may also be picked at the "first blush" stage, when 50% of the tomatoes' color has begun to change, and ripened at room temperature without decreasing flavor or nutrition. For "Beefy Purple", "blushing" will occur in between the green stripes. Picking often and early increases yield, and decreases the risk of cracking and pest damage. Ripe fruit left on the vine during rain or watering is more susceptible to splitting. About 1 month before the average first fall frost, clip all blossoms and undersized fruit off the plant, signaling to the plant to ripen what's left. Pick any unripe fruit before frost, and store them indoors in a single layer away from direct sunlight to ripen. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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18 reviews
- Jack G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/27/26Our favorite
We've grown these for 2 seasons now and they are our favorite. Slice them up and put a little smoked salt on them or a big basil leaf and fresh mozzarella.......they are SO good. Seeds have germinated well and the plants have done excellent. Time to order more for next season.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/3/26Hey Jack,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so thrilled to hear that your Beefy Purple Bush Tomatoes have become your favorite. We love that you're enjoying them fresh with smoked salt, basil, and mozzarella! We're also so glad to hear that your seeds have germinated well and your plants have done excellent. That's exactly what we love to hear!
Keep on growing 🌻
- EliVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/27/26Fantastic!
The flavor is so good. I won't say this yielded the most fruit of all my plants, but it yieleded the best fruit of all my plants.
The last few I harvested in late October in 7b were a bit mealy, but other than those few fruits the texture is great. The flavor is very savory and not sour at all.
The tops of the fruit tended to crack when it rained a lot but they didn't spoil the fruit.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/28/26Hey Eli,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so thrilled to hear that your Beefy Purple Bush Tomatoes produced such fantastic flavor. It sounds like these tomatoes really delivered on taste with that savory profile you loved! We appreciate you noting the texture was great throughout most of your harvest, and we're glad those late season fruits didn't spoil your overall experience.
Keep on growing 🌻
- Julie f.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/3/26Home gardener
Wish this was a heirloom so I could save seeds. Delicious on toast w Mayo
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/6/26Hey Julie,
That's awesome to hear that your Beefy Purple Bush Tomato Seeds turned out so delicious! Sounds like they're perfect for your toast and mayo combo. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your feedback! Keep on growing 🌻
- Kathleen S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/7/26So delicious
These Beefy Purples were such a pleasant surprise! I feel like they did well, but suffered a bit when we got a long spell of extreme heat and dry weather. Overall, though, I’m very happy! I have planted 8 more to try in my fall garden. 🤞🏻
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/11/26Hey Kathleen,
We're so happy to hear that your Beefy Purples were such a pleasant surprise! It's awesome that you're already planning to plant 8 more for your fall garden - that's the kind of enthusiasm we love to see! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, and we're rooting for those fall plantings to thrive. Thanks for being such a dedicated gardener and for taking the time to leave a review. Keep on growing 🌻
- ShanaVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/7/26Beautiful and delicious.
Seeds were quick and easy to germinate. Plants were robust and fruits were prolific,beautiful and delicious. Will definitely be planting these again. Dont skip on getting these, you will not be disappointed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/11/26Hey Shana,
We're so thrilled to hear about your amazing success with the Beefy Purple Bush Tomato Seeds! Quick germination, robust plants, and prolific beautiful fruits - that's exactly what we love to see! Your enthusiasm and recommendation really mean the world to us, and we're so glad these tomatoes delivered such delicious results for you. We can't wait to hear how they do when you plant them again! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻