Solanum Big Beef (USDA Organic) Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Beef Tomato', is an hybrid that overcomes adverse growing conditions and adapts to virtually any climate. The smooth skinned fruits are globe-shaped, 9 to 16 oz. and disease resistant. The uniformity of this hybrid also provides an old-fashioned, rich flavor. Big Beef tomatoes are a round, red, nearly 1 lb. fruit with sweet, juicy tomato flavor. Big Beef needs 75 days to mature. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you are growing tomatoes in a pot, use plastic because it prevents evaporation and afternoon wilts. (Click Merchant link below for full description)