🍅💪 Giant Tomato BRUTUS – Solanum lycopersicum – 0.5g Seeds (~150-180 seeds)

Grow truly impressive tomatoes with Giant Tomato BRUTUS (Solanum lycopersicum), a beefsteak-type variety known for its large, thick-fleshed fruits weighing up to 1.5 kg (3+ lbs). This indeterminate tomato delivers juicy, rich-flavored fruits ideal for slicing, sandwiches, and fresh eating. Perfect for home gardeners seeking big, bold tomatoes.

Usage:

• Slicing for sandwiches and burgers

• Fresh eating and salads

• Cooking sauces and preserves

Sowing Time:

• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

Germination Time:

• 5–10 days

Sowing Depth:

• 0.5 cm (¼ inch)

Soil Requirements:

• Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

• pH 6.0–6.8

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering:

• Consistent moisture; avoid water stress for best fruit quality

Plant Spacing:

• 60–90 cm (24–36 inches)

Growth Habit:

• Indeterminate (vining, staking or caging required)

Maturity:

• 80–95 days from transplant

Fruit Size:

• Giant beefsteak fruits, up to 1.5 kg (3+ lbs)

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 4–11 (grown as annual)

Other Benefits:

• Large, meaty fruits with excellent flavor

• High yield and vigorous growth

• Ideal for fresh market and home gardens

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum