{"product_id":"tomato-beefsteak-indeterminate-rose-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Tomato Beefsteak Indeterminate Rose 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds v","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eRose Beefsteak Tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 87%. Test Date: 8\/17 TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Rose Beefsteak Tomato?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy a full-flavored slicing tomato in simple dishes that let ripe fruit shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Pink Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink beefsteaks can exceed 10 ounces, providing generous slices for sandwiches and tomato plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial flesh works well in salads, fresh sauces, and lightly cooked pasta dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported vines can continue growing and setting fruit while conditions remain suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seed from healthy, suitably isolated plants when maintaining varietal characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harden seedlings off gradually. Move outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil and nights have warmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil amended with finished compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space supported plants approximately 24–36 inches apart, leaving ample room between rows for air movement and harvest access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install tall cages, stakes, or a trellis early. Secure growing stems loosely and support branches carrying heavy fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply at soil level and mulch after soil warms. Avoid sharp moisture swings, which can contribute to fruit splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer label directions. Avoid excess nitrogen that favors leafy growth over fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train vines to their support, remove damaged foliage as needed, and inspect regularly for pests and disease. Retain enough healthy foliage to shade fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Slicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve thick slices with olive oil and basil for an easy garden side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add broad slices to toasted sandwiches and burgers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair ripe chunks with cucumbers, greens, or fresh mozzarella.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Briefly warm chopped fruit with garlic and oil for a fresh pasta sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and Sauces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer to your preferred consistency or freeze prepared tomatoes for later cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Rose Tomato Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow deep pink, richly flavored Rose tomatoes for fresh slices and garden-inspired meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneric 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:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 milligrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 milligrams (19% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292 milligrams (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values are approximate and vary with portion size, growing conditions, and preparation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit size, shape, color, flavor, maturity, and yield vary with climate and care. No growing outcome is guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark location away from heat and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes are warm-season annuals. Use local frost dates and soil temperatures to plan planting rather than relying on hardiness zones alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Portion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recipes use harvested tomato fruit, not tomato foliage or the planting seeds in this packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRose Tomato-Basil Pasta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse ripe, harvested Rose tomatoes for this fresh, lightly cooked pasta, not the planting seeds. Serves 4. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: approximately 15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 ounces dry penne pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/2 pounds ripe Rose tomatoes, washed, cored, and cut into bite-size chunks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 garlic cloves, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and torn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 1\/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water, as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook penne according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1\/2 cup cooking water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd drained pasta and toss. Add reserved cooking water a tablespoon at a time if needed to help the juices coat the pasta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from heat. Fold in basil and Parmesan, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve promptly with extra Parmesan if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eServing and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42618723827969,"sku":"55731TLM","price":4.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/tomato-beefsteak-indeterminate-rose-cutting-board.png?v=1792869110","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/tomato-beefsteak-indeterminate-rose-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}