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Seed Quality Information: Latest germination test shows 87%. All Bigdena orders will be supplied with 10% additional Bigdena seed at no extra cost.
All Bigdena sales are final. No returns or substitutions.
Alternatives INSPIRED and KIVU
also consider, TORERO, GERONIMO and REBELSKI)
Beefsteak tomato Bigdena has an average fruit weight 220 - 280g (8 - 10 oz).
Bigdena produces very high yield, good fruit shelf life, and strong vigor.
Bigdena is an open plant type that is easy to maintain and has low labor costs. It can maintain its size and shape under high temperature and light conditions.
Seed is UNTREATED as standard
ALTERNATIVE VARIETY - MEGADENA (Update: Delayed)
Rebelski F1 tomato, previously numbered DRW7749 is a beefsteak tomato variety. Average fruit size 220 grams (7.8oz)
Intended as a competitor or equivalent variety to Trust tomato, it is a large fruited, labor friendly plant with an open structure and balance generative growth character.
Good shelf life and very high potential yield. Powdery Mildew tolerant.
Tomato seed from this supplier is untreated, primed seed as standard.
Geronimo F1 is widely used and still a very popular variety.
also consider Rebelski, Inspired, Torero and Kivu etc for a beefsteak variety
Geronimo has an average fruit weight 240g (8.5 oz).
High yield from a well balanced plant. Fruits are very large, firm, nice color and good taste. Performs better under glasshouses, lower density and later planting.
As an alternative try TORERO or TANAGER.
Disease Resistance
HR ToMV:0-2/Pf:A-E/Fol:1,2/For/Va:1/Vd:1
Tomato seed from this supplier is untreated, primed seed as standard.
Overstock - Discounted while supplies available
Torero F1 has an average weight 250 grams (9oz). Torero is a red beefsteak with large fruit and very high yield. Labor friendly generative plant with firm fruits and good shelf life (Torado virus resistance) Brix 4-5, shelf life about 14 days.
We have had great results with Torero and it compares well to varieties such as Trust and Geronimo.
Disease Resistance
HR: ToMV:0-2/ToTV/Ff:A-E/Fol:1,2/For/Va:1/Vd:1
Tomato seed from this supplier is Untreated, primed as standard.
Out of stock - More inventory expected +/- OCTOBER 2026
Beorange is an orange beef tomato hybrid with good taste and flavor.
Beefsteak tomato Beorange has an average fruit size 200 - 220 grams (7.1 - 7.8 oz).
Nice round shape, good flavor and shelflife. Beorange is a large Uniform, orange beefsteak that adds a touch of color to your produce.
Resistances: ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:1,2/For/Va:1/Vd:1
Seed from this supplier is untreated, primed seed as standard
Inspired F1 is a large fruited beefsteak variety that can have a higher average brix than comparable beefsteak varieties. Inspired (DRTH5013) has an excellent taste and good internal color.
With a high yield potential, early production combined with an excellent disease package including intermediate powdery mildew and leaf mold resistance A-F Inspired is should be a favorite for consideration when selecting a beefsteak variety. Plants have a high vigor and produce large red shiny fruits.
Average fruit weight of 300 - 320 grams
Seed from this producer is Untreated as standard.
Tanager is slightly smaller fruited than Bigdena and Torero but makes up for it with a much improved flavor. Tanager can often achieve a premium because of the higher quality and taste over other varieties.
A vigorous plant with short internodes and big leaves. 3-5 fruit per cluster. Nice aroma and long shelf life
Suitable for spring season in greenhouse and open field
Highly resistant to: ToMV, Va, Vd, F0-1. Intermediate resistance to Ma, Mi, Mj, TYLCV
Average fruit weight 250 - 300 grams (8.9 - 10.5 oz).
Seed from this supplier is usually supplied as Untreated seed
Cardinal Beefsteak tomato is an indeterminate variety with a vigorous plant and short internodes.
Average fruit weight 300 - 350 grams (10.5 - 12.5 oz).
Cardinal produces 4 to 5 large fruits per cluster. Fruits are high quality, firm and have a long shelf life
Suitable for Spring season in the greenhouse and open field
Highly resistant to: ToMV, Vd, Va For
Intermediate resistance: Ma, Mi, Mj, TYLC and TSWV
Seed from this supplier is usually supplied as Fungicide Treated
Cherokee purple - One of the original heirlooms
An extremely popular variety with great color, rich flavor good production. Fruits are medium-large, flattened globe, 8-12 oz. fruits. (220 - 335 grams) Dark shoulders and in dark pink color with rich interior color that can vary from purple to brown to green. Relatively short vines. Indeterminate.
Seed from this supplier is untreated as standard
Foronti F1 -Phased out - no longer available
ALTERNATIVE is RIBOSKI (click here for details)
Average fruit size 270 - 280 grams.
Compare to Torero variety with high quality fruits that hold on the plant.
Can produces higher yields than Bigdena. Performs well in areas with high light and hot summers.
Disease Resistance
HR: ToMV:0-2/Pf:A-E/Fol:1,2/For/Va:1/Vd:1
IR: On
Tomato seed from this supplier is untreated, primed seed as standard.
