This large deep yellow-orange, green-shouldered heirloom beefsteak comes from the hills of eastern Kentucky. Dates to the early 1900s.

The quite attractive globe to oval-shaped fruits are very meaty and juicy, with an unusually rich and fruity flavor described as melon or cantaloupe-like.

Indeterminate.

75-115 days.

Approx 45 seeds per pack

Planting Instructions

Indoors: 5 - 7 weeks before last frost sow 1/4" deep and keep soil evenly moist at 60- 70 degrees F. When the second set of leaves appears, transplant seedlings to individual pots.

Harden off 2 weeks before setting out, when weather is fully warm, in a spot with at least 8 hours of sun daily. Plant seedlings up to 2" under the first leaves, at least 3' apart. Water deeply and well in dry weather.

Outdoors: Sow as above, directly in site when weather is warm.