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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
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.
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
Overview
Granadero F1 is an intermediate plum/roma tomato with a compact, vigorous plant for open field or unheated greenhouse production. Tolerant to cooler conditions and producing a high yield of large fruit, Granadero is a reliable choice for growers seeking a productive, adaptable roma variety.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Type: Roma / Plum
- Fruit weight: ~150g (5 oz) average
- Fruit color: Red
- Maturity: Medium to early
- Yield: High yield of large fruits
- Plant habit: Compact, vigorous, indeterminate
- Cool tolerance: Good
- Production systems: Open field and unheated greenhouse
Disease Resistance
- HR: ToMV:0-2 / Lt / Va:0 / Vd:0 / Fol:0,1
- IR: TSWV / Ma / Mi / Mj
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 50, 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
Also consider Shanty F1 (TY) and Alvaro F1 (TY) for TYLCV-resistant roma options.
Overview
Shanty F1 is a very strong TYLCV-resistant roma tomato with very high yield potential and long shelf life. A large-fruited variety well-suited to outdoor and nethouse production, Shanty is supplied in original Hazera packaging for orders in multiples of 5,000 seeds, and repackaged into Paramount Seeds packaging for smaller orders.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Type: Roma (paste tomato)
- Fruit size: Large
- Shelf life: Long
- Yield: Very high potential
- TYLCV resistance: Yes — suitable for high-pressure environments
- Production systems: Outdoor, nethouse
Disease Resistance
- HR: Vd, Fol (race 1,2), Pst, TSWV
- IR: Sl, TYLCV
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Standard pack sizes: 1,000, 5,000 and 25,000 seeds
- Packaging note: Orders in multiples of 5,000 seeds supplied in original Hazera packaging. Orders under 5,000 seeds repackaged into Paramount Seeds packaging.
Also consider Prunus F1 for a greenhouse roma option.
Overview
Aurea F1 is a unique specialty tomato with low acid, very sweet taste, and a deeply ribbed ox-heart (Coeur de Boeuf) shape. An eye-catching variety for specialty markets, farmers markets, and restaurant supply, Aurea is best grown grafted onto Maxifort rootstock for optimal performance.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 220–240g (7.8–8.6 oz) average
- Fruit shape: Deeply ribbed ox-heart (Coeur de Boeuf)
- Flavor: Very sweet, low acid
- Plant habit: Open, moderate vigor, indeterminate
- Grafting: Recommended — ideally grafted onto Maxifort
- Best use: Specialty markets, farmers markets, restaurant supply
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 50, 100 and 1,000 seed packs
Overview
Caiman F1 is an early beefsteak tomato suitable for greenhouse and open field production, with heat tolerance and wide adaptability — widely used in tropical regions and Mexico. Producing nicely tasting fruit with good shelf life, Caiman is a strong choice for growers in warm climates seeking a reliable, high-quality beefsteak variety.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~270g (9.5–10 oz) average
- Flavor: Nice tasting
- Shelf life: Good
- Maturity: Early
- Heat tolerance: Yes
- Best use: Tropical regions, warm climates, Mexico
- Production systems: Greenhouse and open field
Disease Resistance
- HR: ToMV:0-2 / Ff:A-E / Va:0 / Vd:0 / Fol:0-1
- IR: TSWV / Ma / Mi / Mj
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 25, 50, 100, 250 and 1,000 seed packs
Overview
** TO BE PHASED OUT - Limited supply available **
Touche F1 is a year-round beefsteak tomato developed in Ontario, designed for growers who need high fruit quality through harsh summer conditions. With Powdery Mildew tolerance, fewer fruit drop issues under low light, and a labor-friendly plant habit, Touche performs best under glass and can be grown grafted or non-grafted.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 250–300g average (~270g typical)
- Fruit shape: Slightly ribbed round
- Crop type: Year-round
- Plant habit: Labor-friendly, indeterminate
- Grafting: Grown grafted or non-grafted
- Best performance: Under glass vs. plastic
- Summer quality: Improved quality under harsh summer conditions
- Fruit drop: Fewer issues under low light levels
- Powdery mildew: Tolerant
Disease Resistance
- HR: ToMV:0-2 / ToTV / Ff:A-E / Fol:1,2 / For / Va:1 / Vd:1
- IR: On
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
📄 Download Touche Data Sheet (PDF)
