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ALTERNATIVE VARIETY - MEGADENA
More inventory expected +/- April 2026
Seed Quality Information: Latest germination test shows 86%. 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
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.
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
Granadero F1 is an intermediate plum tomato variety with a compact vigorous plant for the open field or unheated greenhouse.
It produces a high yield of large fruits, and demonstrates a tolerance to cooler conditions.
Medium to early plant maturity of fruits with an average weight of 5 oz. (150 gr).
Crop Tomatoes
Crop Type Roma / Plum
Resistance HR: ToMV:0-2/Lt/Va:0/Vd:0/Fol:0,1
Resistance IR: TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj
Sowing Periods Open field and unheated greenhouse
Growing Method Open field, Unheated Greenhouse
Weight 150 gr
Color Red
Plant type Roma/Plum
Seed is Untreated
Roma tomato Shanty is a very strong, TYLCV resistant plant with very high yield potential. Shanty is a large fruited tomato with long shelf life and good production suited to outdoor or nethouse production.
Disease resistance: FHR: Vd, Fol (race 1,2), Pst, TSWV
IR: Sl, TYLCV
Standard pack size for this variety is 25,000 seed, 5,000 seed or 1,000 seed units. Seed is supplied in original breeding company packaging (Hazera) for orders in multiples of 5,000 seeds. For orders less than 5,000 seeds it will be repackaged into Paramount Seeds Packaging.
Limited supply - More inventory due +/- February 2026
Aurea, a Coeur de Boeuf and lends itself to specialty markets.
Aurea is a unique specialty tomato with low acid and very sweet taste. It has a very ribbed "ox-heart" shape or Coeur de Boeuf and lends itself to specialty markets or as an eye catching item on a farmers market produce stand. An open plant with moderate vigor.
Additional Information:
- Average fruit weight is 220 - 240 grams (7.8 - 8.6 oz)
- The Aurea ideally should be grafted to rootsock MAXIFORT
More inventory expected +/- January 10th 2026 - Please call
Beefsteak tomato Caiman is an early variety suitable for greenhouse and open field production. Weight /- 270 grams (9.5-10 oz) One of the new generation of Enza Zaden tomatoes with very good quality fruit, great production.
Caiman is heat tolerant and produces a nice tasting fruit with good shelf life that is heat tolerant. Widely used in the Tropics and Mexico.
Resistance HR ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Va:0/Vd:0/Fol:0-1
Resistance IR TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj
Seed is Untreated
Growers that rely on high fruit quality through harsh summer conditions. Touche is a uniform, high yield potential beefsteak tomato featuring Powdery Mildew tolerance
CLASSIFICATION
- CROP TYPE Year-Round
- FRUIT SHAPE Slightly Ribbed Round
- AVERAGE FRUIT WEIGHT 250-300 grams
- DISEASE RESISTANCE (HR) ToMV:0-2/ToTV, Ff:A-E/Fol:1,2, For, Va1/Vd1
- DISEASE RESISTANCE (IR) On
FEATURES - Average Fruit Weight: 270 grams - Developed in Ontario
Grown grafted or non-grafted
Better results under glass vs plastic
Improved quality under harsh summer conditions
ADVANTAGES:
Fewer issues of fruit drop under low light levels
Labor friendly variety
Seeds from this supplier comes untreated as standard
