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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)
Overview
Rebelski F1 (formerly DRW 7749) is a large-fruited greenhouse beefsteak tomato from DeRuiter, positioned as a direct competitor to Trust. With an open plant structure, labor-friendly management, and balanced generative growth, Rebelski delivers very high yield potential and excellent shelf life — making it a strong choice for growers seeking a reliable, high-output beefsteak variety.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~220g (7.8 oz) average
- Plant habit: Open structure, labor-friendly, indeterminate
- Growth character: Balanced generative
- Yield: Very high potential
- Shelf life: Good post-harvest durability
- Powdery mildew: Tolerant
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated, primed seed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
📄 Download Rebelski Data Sheet (PDF)
Also consider Inspired F1, Geronimo F1, and Bigdena F1 beefsteak varieties.
Overview
Geronimo F1 is one of the most widely grown and enduring beefsteak tomato varieties in commercial greenhouse production. Known for its large, firm, well-colored fruit and high yield from a well-balanced plant, Geronimo performs best in glasshouse environments at lower density and later planting windows. A reliable benchmark variety from DeRuiter.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~240g (8.5 oz) average
- Fruit quality: Very large, firm, excellent color and taste
- Plant habit: Well-balanced, indeterminate
- Best performance: Glasshouse, lower density, later planting
- Yield: High yield potential
Disease Resistance
- HR: ToMV:0-2 / Pf:A-E / Fol:1,2 / For / Va:1 / Vd:1
Seed Specifications
- Breeder: DeRuiter
- Seed treatment: Untreated, primed seed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
📄 Download Geronimo Data Sheet (PDF)
Overview
Torero F1 is a large-fruited red beefsteak tomato with very high yield, firm fruit, and good shelf life. A labor-friendly, generative plant with Torado virus resistance, Torero compares well to Trust and Geronimo and has delivered strong results across a range of greenhouse environments.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~250g (9 oz) average
- Fruit quality: Large, firm, good color
- Brix: 4–5
- Shelf life: ~14 days
- Plant habit: Labor-friendly, generative, indeterminate
- Yield: Very high
Disease Resistance
- HR: ToMV:0-2 / ToTV / Ff:A-E / Fol:1,2 / For / Va:1 / Vd:1
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated, primed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
📄 Download Torero Data Sheet (PDF)
Also consider Geronimo F1, Bigdena F1, and Rebelski F1 beefsteak varieties.
Note: Currently out of stock. More inventory expected approximately October 2026.
Overview
Beorange F1 is an orange beefsteak tomato hybrid with good taste, flavor, and shelf life. Large, uniform, and nicely round-shaped, Beorange adds a distinctive touch of color to premium produce offerings — a standout variety for growers supplying specialty or mixed-color beefsteak markets.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 200–220g (7.1–7.8 oz) average
- Fruit color: Orange
- Fruit shape: Nice round, uniform
- Flavor: Good taste and flavor
- Shelf life: Good
Disease Resistance
- HR: ToMV:0-2 / Ff:A-E / Fol:1,2 / For / Va:1 / Vd:1
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated, primed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 50, 100 and 1,000 seed packs
Overview
Inspired F1 (DRTH5013) is a large-fruited greenhouse beefsteak variety from DeRuiter with an exceptional taste profile — higher average Brix than comparable beefsteak varieties, excellent internal color, and large, shiny red fruit. With early production, high yield potential, and a strong disease package including powdery mildew and leaf mold resistance, Inspired is a compelling choice for growers selecting a premium beefsteak variety.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 300–320g average
- Fruit quality: Large, red, shiny — excellent internal color
- Brix: Higher average than comparable beefsteak varieties
- Plant habit: High vigor, indeterminate
- Production: Early production with high yield potential
- Production system: Greenhouse, hydroponic
Disease Resistance
- IR: Powdery Mildew (A–F), Leaf Mold (A–F)
Seed Specifications
- Breeder: DeRuiter
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 50, 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
📄 Download Inspired Data Sheet (PDF)
Overview
Tanager F1 is a premium beefsteak tomato that trades slightly smaller fruit size for significantly improved flavor — often achieving a market premium over larger varieties like Bigdena and Torero. With a vigorous plant, short internodes, nice aroma, and long shelf life, Tanager is well-suited to spring greenhouse and open field production.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 250–300g (8.9–10.5 oz) average
- Flavor: Improved over standard beefsteak varieties — often commands a premium
- Aroma: Nice
- Shelf life: Long
- Cluster: 3–5 fruit per cluster
- Plant habit: Vigorous, short internodes, big leaves, indeterminate
- Best seasons: Spring greenhouse and open field
Disease Resistance
- HR: ToMV, Va, Vd, Fol:0-1
- IR: Ma, Mi, Mj, TYLCV
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 25, 50, 100, 250 and 1,000 seed packs
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 is one of the original heirloom tomatoes — an extremely popular variety with great color, rich flavor, and good production. Medium-large, flattened globe fruits with dark shoulders and dark pink color with rich interior that can vary from purple to brown to green.
- Fruit weight: 220–335 grams (8–12 oz)
- Shape: Flattened globe
- Color: Dark shoulders, dark pink exterior; purple to brown to green interior
- Plant: Indeterminate, relatively short vines
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.
