5 Best Red Beefsteak Tomatoes for Market
5 Best Red Beefsteak Tomatoes To Sell At Markets
In this blog, we will be listing the 5 best red beefsteak tomatoes that sold well for us this year. These tomatoes made excellent slicers with a delicious flavor. They also were very productive to supply the farmer markets each week. Below, if you click on the name, it will take you to that tomato listing. This is where you can read more about that specific tomato and purchase seeds.
German Johnson Tomato
German Johnson Tomato –This is a late season heirloom variety with regular leaves. They are definitely worth the long wait because of the production and flavor. These are an indeterminate plant that produce loads of these 8oz (ca. 302 gram) to 14oz (ca. 529 gram) pink beefsteak tomatoes. They were a big hit at the farmers markets. These have a meaty interior with a balanced, old-timey flavor. This is a must grow tomato if you like pink beefsteak tomatoes. An exceptional tomato for slicing and canning.Â
Mocross Elgin #9 Tomato
Mocross Elgin #9 Tomato –This is a mid to late season tomato plant with regular leaves. They are a determinate variety that produce these red beefsteak tomatoes. These are very productive for 4 to 6 weeks and are a great tomato to take to markets. They have a weight range from 3oz (ca. 113 gram) to 7oz (ca. 265 gram). This is a juicy tomato with a slight acidity to them but not over powering. These tomatoes could be used as a slicer for sandwiches and vegetable trays. We have a review of this tomato on YouTube.Â
Pinky Tuscadero Tomato
Pinky Tuscadero Tomato – These are a mid-late season variety with potato leaves. They are very juicy, and the flavor is well-balanced. This is an indeterminate plant that is a heavy producer of these beautiful red beefsteak tomatoes. Be sure to stake your plants well because the amount of tomatoes this variety produces. Another reason for staking them would because this variety creates larger tomatoes as well, around 12 oz (453.59 g). Pinky Tuscadero Tomato could be used as a slicer, fresh eating fruit, but they are also a great farmers market tomato too.
Plate De Chateaurenard Tomato
Plate De Chateaurenard Tomato –An old heirloom tomato that originated in France. These are an indeterminate plant that heavily produces these 4oz (ca. 151 gram) to 11oz (ca. 416 gram) red beefsteak tomatoes. If you take care of your plants, they will keep producing up until frost time. Be sure to stake your plants well. This is a mid-season variety with regular leaves. The flavors of these delicious fruits have an old-timey taste with some slight acidity. If you would like to see a video review of this tomato or many other tomatoes, head on over to our YouTube Channel.Â
Riccio Di Parma Tomato
Riccio Di Parmar Tomato -A rare heirloom tomato that comes from Italy. This was one of the largest fruits we grew this year, with a weight of 2 pounds (ca. 907 gram) 10oz (ca. 378 gram). A very meaty mid to late season variety with regular leaves. This is also an indeterminate plant. With the excellent production of this tomato and the heavy weights, be sure to stake your plants well. These tomatoes are well worth the wait because of the flavor and sizes. A great tomato that could be used for sauces, canning, or slicing. The taste is very well-balanced with an exceptional flavor.Â
Below, we have pictures of each tomato mentioned above. Be sure to read our blog from last year about what tomatoes sold well for us then, too.