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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
Maxifort F1 is one of the most vigorous tomato rootstocks available and the most popular rootstock in North America. Used for maximizing yield potential in long crops, Maxifort is excellent on any scion variety but especially effective on weak or generative crops โ significantly improving summer production and extending the harvestable crop period.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Vigor: One of the highest vigor rootstocks available
- Best use: Long crops, weak or generative scions, year-round hydroponic production
- Growing media: Excellent on soil and rockwool
- Summer performance: Greatly improves summer production
- Crop extension: Significantly increases harvestable crop duration
- Organic suitability: May not be suitable for organic production โ verify with your OG certifier
Seed Specifications
- Seed form: Non-pelleted (raw seed)
- Seed treatment: Untreated, primed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 250, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 seed packs
Also available as Maxifort Pelleted Seed. Also consider DR0141TX and Multifort rootstock options.
Overview
Maxifort F1 is one of the most vigorous tomato rootstocks available, widely used for maximizing yield potential in long crops. Excellent for both soil and rockwool systems, Maxifort is especially effective on weak or generative scion varieties โ boosting endurance and output across the full crop cycle.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Vigor: One of the highest vigor rootstocks available
- Best use: Long crops, weak or generative scions, high-yield targets
- Growing media: Excellent on soil and rockwool
- Organic suitability: Pellet materials not suitable for organic production โ verify with your OG certifier
Seed Specifications
- Seed form: Pelleted
- Seed treatment: Untreated, primed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 250, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 seed packs
Also consider DR0141TX and Multifort rootstock options.
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 โ 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
๐ Download Rebelski Data Sheet (PDF)
Also consider Inspired F1, Geronimo F1, and Bigdena F1 beefsteak varieties.
Overview
Tycoon F1 is an extremely widely used beefsteak tomato with TYLCV resistance and high quality fruit. With a broad disease resistance package and a large fruit size range, Tycoon is a dependable choice for outdoor and nethouse production where Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus is a concern.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 250โ350g average
- TYLCV resistance: Yes โ suitable for high-pressure environments
- Production: Widely used, proven track record
Disease Resistance
- HR: Vd, Fol (race 1,2), ToMV, TSWV
- IR: Mj, Mi, Sl, TYLCV
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Thiram treated (TMTD) as standard
- Packaging: Available in 50, 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
Also consider Shanty F1 (TY) for a TYLCV-resistant roma option.
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
๐ Download Geronimo Data Sheet (PDF)
Overview
DR0141TX is a high-performance tomato rootstock from DeRuiter with the highest yield potential in the DeRuiter rootstock portfolio under proper management. It increases the vigor and endurance of the scion variety and is especially well-suited to long crops and scions that are either vegetative or generative in nature.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Yield potential: Highest in the DeRuiter rootstock range
- Scion compatibility: Increases vigor and endurance โ suitable for vegetative and generative scions
- Best use: Long crops, challenging growing conditions
- Organic suitability: Pellet materials not suitable for organic production โ verify with your OG certifier
Disease Resistance
- HR: For, Pl, ToMV:0-2
- IR: Ma, Mi, Mj
Seed Specifications
- Seed form: Pelleted
- Seed treatment: Untreated, primed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 250, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
Also available as DR0141TX Non-Pelleted Seed. Also consider Maxifort and Multifort rootstock options.
Overview
DR0141TX is a high-performance tomato rootstock from DeRuiter with the highest yield potential in the DeRuiter rootstock portfolio under proper management. It increases the vigor and endurance of the scion variety and is especially well-suited to long crops and scions that are either vegetative or generative in nature.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Yield potential: Highest in the DeRuiter rootstock range
- Scion compatibility: Increases vigor and endurance โ suitable for vegetative and generative scions
- Best use: Long crops, challenging growing conditions
- Organic suitability: May not be suitable for organic production โ verify with your OG certifier
Disease Resistance
- HR: For, Pl, ToMV:0-2
- IR: Ma, Mi, Mj
Seed Specifications
- Seed form: Non-pelleted (raw seed)
- Seed treatment: Untreated, primed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 250, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
Also available as DR0141TX Pelleted Seed. Also consider Maxifort and Multifort rootstock options.
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: 4โ5
- 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
๐ 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 โ a standout variety for growers supplying specialty or mixed-color beefsteak markets.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 200โ220g (7.1โ7.8 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
