Rose Beefsteak Tomato brings deep pink color, meaty texture, and rich flavor to your homegrown harvest. This Pennsylvania heirloom grows on indeterminate vines, with large fruit that can exceed 10 ounces under favorable conditions. Picture thick slices on a summer sandwich or ripe chunks tossed into warm basil pasta. Each packet contains 100 non-GMO heirloom seeds.

Germination Rate: 87%. Test Date: 8/17 TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Rose Beefsteak Tomato?

• Rich Flavor: Enjoy a full-flavored slicing tomato in simple dishes that let ripe fruit shine.
• Large Pink Fruit: Deep pink beefsteaks can exceed 10 ounces, providing generous slices for sandwiches and tomato plates.
• Meaty Texture: Substantial flesh works well in salads, fresh sauces, and lightly cooked pasta dishes.
• Indeterminate Growth: Supported vines can continue growing and setting fruit while conditions remain suitable.
• Heirloom and Open-Pollinated: Save seed from healthy, suitably isolated plants when maintaining varietal characteristics.

Planting Tips for Success

• Starting Seeds: Sow indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date, about 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep evenly moist and provide strong light after emergence.
• Transplanting: Harden seedlings off gradually. Move outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil and nights have warmed.
• Sun and Soil: Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil amended with finished compost.
• Spacing: Space supported plants approximately 24–36 inches apart, leaving ample room between rows for air movement and harvest access.
• Strong Support: Install tall cages, stakes, or a trellis early. Secure growing stems loosely and support branches carrying heavy fruit.
• Consistent Water: Water deeply at soil level and mulch after soil warms. Avoid sharp moisture swings, which can contribute to fruit splitting.
• Fertilizing: Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer label directions. Avoid excess nitrogen that favors leafy growth over fruit.
• Plant Care: Train vines to their support, remove damaged foliage as needed, and inspect regularly for pests and disease. Retain enough healthy foliage to shade fruit.
• Harvest: The existing listing estimates approximately 80 days from transplant; actual timing varies. Pick when fruit reaches deep pink color and yields slightly to gentle pressure.

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• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Slicing: Serve thick slices with olive oil and basil for an easy garden side.
• Sandwiches: Add broad slices to toasted sandwiches and burgers.
• Salads: Pair ripe chunks with cucumbers, greens, or fresh mozzarella.
• Light Cooking: Briefly warm chopped fruit with garlic and oil for a fresh pasta sauce.
• Soups and Sauces: Simmer to your preferred consistency or freeze prepared tomatoes for later cooking.

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Grow deep pink, richly flavored Rose tomatoes for fresh slices and garden-inspired meals.

Nutritional Information

Generic raw tomato reference retained from this listing, not a Rose-specific analysis. Applies to harvested fruit, not planting seeds. Per medium tomato, approximately 123 grams:

• Calories: 22
• Total Fat: 0.2 gram
• Sodium: 6 milligrams
• Total Carbohydrate: 4.8 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5 grams
• Total Sugars: 3.2 grams
• Protein: 1.1 grams
• Vitamin C: 17 milligrams (19% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 292 milligrams (6% Daily Value)

% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values are approximate and vary with portion size, growing conditions, and preparation.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Fruit size, shape, color, flavor, maturity, and yield vary with climate and care. No growing outcome is guaranteed.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark location away from heat and moisture.
• Planting Zones: Tomatoes are warm-season annuals. Use local frost dates and soil temperatures to plan planting rather than relying on hardiness zones alone.
• Edible Portion: Recipes use harvested tomato fruit, not tomato foliage or the planting seeds in this packet.

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Rose Tomato-Basil Pasta

Use ripe, harvested Rose tomatoes for this fresh, lightly cooked pasta, not the planting seeds. Serves 4. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: approximately 15 minutes.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dry penne pasta
• 1 1/2 pounds ripe Rose tomatoes, washed, cored, and cut into bite-size chunks
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and torn
• 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• Up to 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water, as needed

Directions

1. Cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
2. While pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant without browning.
3. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium and cook gently for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes release juice but still retain some shape.
4. Add drained pasta and toss. Add reserved cooking water a tablespoon at a time if needed to help the juices coat the pasta.
5. Remove from heat. Fold in basil and Parmesan, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve promptly with extra Parmesan if desired.

Serving and Storage

Serve with a green salad or toasted bread. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when temperatures exceed 90°F. Use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days and reheat thoroughly. Contains wheat and milk when made with standard pasta and Parmesan; check ingredient labels.