{"product_id":"tomato-true-beefsteak-or-fejee-improved","title":"Tomato Seeds, True Beefsteak or Fejee Improved","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e). A timeless classic beefsteak tomato from the collection of legendary heirloom seed expert William Woys Weaver. Ideal for slicing, the fat, oblate fruit about 4 to 5 inches in diameter features maroon or brownish-purple flesh with a red “bloody” center. It received the name Beefsteak because it resembled raw aged beef. This meaty slicer lends itself beautifully to a range of culinary interpretations, and it is especially appreciated for its mighty heft and balanced smoky-sweet flavor. Treat it as a late-season tomato. Due to the heavy fruit, plants should be staked or caged. Weaver’s grandfather was given the seeds by his friend Dr. Harold E. Martin (1888-1959), who used this variety to create the True Black Brandywine tomato. Fejee Improved or True Beefsteak appeared as a new cross or selection about 1883 in the seed catalogs of David Landreth and Robert Buist of Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eTrue Beefsteak tomatoes thrive in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.8). Add compost or well-rotted manure to improve fertility. Choose a spot that receives full sun, as these tomatoes need 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Due to the heavy fruit, plants should be staked or caged.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511770022174,"sku":"TP166","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cld_693c496cbc1cf_TP166-Tomato_Seeds_-_True_Beefsteak_or_Fejee_Improved_1_sglfot.jpg?v=1782404489","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/tomato-true-beefsteak-or-fejee-improved","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}