Beefsteak tomatoes are a meaty favorite with many varieties to choose from.
When it comes to the meatiest tomato, some may laud the qualities of the Prairie Fire for an early grower, the Amish Paste for a meaty Roma size tomato, or the Surefire, Sugar Lump or Northern Exposure. However, in terms of a strain with an abundance of meaty varieties to choose from, it's hard to dispute giving the title to the almighty beefsteak. Slice one, dice one, can a crop to use in tomato sauces all year long. Once you get into growing beefsteaks you may ask yourself how there can be so many mighty and meaty beefsteak tomatoes and so little time to enjoy them all. Does this Spark an idea?
German Giant
The German giant is as abundant in its crop production as it is in meatiness. Your tomato garden will be filled with a bounty of 2-lb., striking, pinkish-red beauties. The flavor will be rich, sweet, perfect for sauces and slicing.
German Johnson
While its name is "German" this variety of beefsteak actually hails from Virginia and North Carolina. It's a super-sized beefsteak that can grow to weigh a pound or more, with full, rich, meaty flavor. Fruits are medium-red in color, with yellow ribs. It's a Southern favorite that can take the heat and full-sunny days of gardens south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
German Queen
The German Queen produces meaty tomatoes perfect for slicing. It's a favorite for its sweet, fine flavor. The fruits grow to an average weight of 1 to 2 lbs. As an indeterminate, the vine grows tall, with large leaves that look similar to a potato plant.
Cherokee Purple
If you're looking for a beefsteak plant that produces a variety of colors, try out the Cherokee Purple. It's a favorite for its rich, sweet and complex flavors, and fruit colors that range from dusky rose to purple. Cultivation began in Tennessee where it was cultivated by Native Americans from the Cherokee tribe. Fruits will weigh around 1 lb. The color surprise will give a new look to salads, sandwiches and slices on a dinner plate.
Dutchman
The Dutchman will give your garden seasonal variety. It's an old-fashioned heirloom favorite for a mid-season grower. Fruits are produced from late summer into the fall, and weigh in from 1 to 2 lbs.
Dr. Neal
The fruit of Dr. Neal is solid meat and packed with sweet flavor. Dr. Neal produces a tall vine and heavy crops of rose pink-colored fruit. It's also a big grower that can weigh up to 2 lbs.
Dr. Lyle
If you're looking for a meaty tomato that is also juicy, try Dr. Lyle to fill that prescription. It's also a sizable grower, with fruits that can weigh up to 1 lb. The fruit color is a deep pink red. Dr. Lyle is an exceptional choice for a slicing tomato.
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