{"product_id":"tomato-white-beefsteak-seeds","title":"Tomato White Beefsteak Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Beefsteak is a striking heirloom that produces large, pale ivory-white fruit with exceptionally mild, sweet, low-acid flavor. This rare variety (\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a conversation piece in the garden and on the plate, with creamy flesh and very little tang. Gardeners seeking unusual, gentle-tasting tomato seeds will find White Beefsteak a memorable addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for collectors of unusual heirlooms and for anyone with a sensitivity to acidic tomatoes who still wants a big, meaty slicer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, planting 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil around 70–80°F. Transplant after frost has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun with 6–8 hours of daily light. These indeterminate vines need sturdy staking or cages and grow as warm-season annuals in USDA zones 3–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit ripens about 80–85 days after transplanting. Pick when the tomatoes turn a soft creamy-white to pale yellow and give slightly to the touch. Harvest regularly to keep the vines productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its mild, sweet taste and pale color, White Beefsteak is beautiful sliced fresh on sandwiches and in salads, especially mixed with red and yellow tomatoes. Its low acidity makes it easy on sensitive palates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the tomatoes really white?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey ripen to a creamy ivory-white, sometimes with a faint pale-yellow blush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they low in acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. White Beefsteak is known for a very mild, sweet, low-acid flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these seeds heirloom and non-GMO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is an open-pollinated heirloom, and all our seeds are non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012857553103,"sku":"ORITWB_08_16","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/15q73fl9ou-IzarSFlGEqBbD6xQWmKEMI_s0.png?v=1782907439","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/tomato-white-beefsteak-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}