Solanacées • Solanum lycopersicum

Dester Beefsteak Tomato - Organic

"Under the hands of the patient gardener, certain fruits ripen like well-kept secrets, carrying memories and pure flavors."

$4.49

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Originating from a family heirloom passed down by an Amish woman from Missouri, the Dester tomato has its roots in Germany , where it was reportedly cultivated for many years by a doctor's family. This heirloom variety with large, pink, beefsteak-type fruit is the result of a transatlantic journey, a blend of living tradition and a passion for good tomatoes.

In the garden, it grows vigorously, supported by indeterminate growth. Carefully staked , it develops long, sturdy, leafy stems, ready to bear massive fruits that can reach 450g . In a sunny, fertile spot , it integrates perfectly among summer companions, extending the harvest season thanks to its staggered production. It is a reliable plant , consistently accompanying daily tasks: tying, observing, picking, sharing.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Annotation: Warm season variety that requires warmth, staking and consistent watering to fully express its potential for large fruit.

The Dester tomato was a winner of the Seed Savers Exchange tasting competition in 2011 and a finalist in 2012, an accolade that celebrates its rich, sweet and balanced flavor.

Its dense, juicy flesh makes it a perfect tomato for summer salads, gourmet sandwiches, or thick slices simply drizzled with olive oil. It evokes the feeling of generous, unpretentious home cooking.

Dester Beefsteak Tomato - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 80 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

200 cm

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