Beefsteak Tomatoes

Platinum Produce began producing juicy beefsteak tomatoes in 2018 and now has plants growing on 30 acres in their state-of-the art, hydroponic greenhouses. We use the most modern methods and latest technology to focus on the structure, balance and quality of each pepper. We meet or exceed all CanadaGAP food safety regulations.

Description/Taste

Beefsteak tomatoes, aptly named for their large size and meaty texture, have a classic tomato flavor, however, depending upon the variety, they can also be sweet to the taste. They are heavy, reaching weights as high as four pounds, and they range in color from pink, to vibrant red, to orange. Most are smooth in shape, although there are a few ribbed varieties. When growing tomatoes, there are two main distinctions in the plant itself: determinate v. indeterminate. Determinate tomatoes bloom and set fruit all at once and then decline. Their blossoms grow at the ends of shoots, thus stopping growth and determining their length. Platinum Produce grows Indeterminate tomatoes that continue to grow and produce tomatoes throughout the season because the flowers grow along the vines rather than at the ends.

Nutritional Value

Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, and they are full of fiber. Fresh tomatoes have more vitamin C than when they are cooked or canned. Tomatoes are also noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.

Platinum Produce beefsteak tomatoes are distributed through reputable marketers in the greenhouse industry.