The White Wonder Beefsteak tomato is a pale yellowish-white heirloom, producing fruits up to 2 pounds on bushy plants about 5 feet tall. Known for its low acidity, it has a mild, juicy, sweet flavor with melon notes, ideal for salads and slicing. The plant yields fruit until the first frost and is one of the sweetest white tomatoes.
Genus: Solanum. Type: Self-Pollinating, Heirloom, non-GMO. Origin: Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and popularized by European immigrants, with some sources suggesting it's related to or the same as varieties like "White Beauty" or "Merveille blanche" known since the 1860s.
Indeterminate Tomatoes
Vine tomatoes continue to grow, bloom, and produce fruit right up until the first frost of autumn. They can grow as tall as 6 to 12 feet and require sturdy supports, such as cages or trellises, to stay upright. Many home gardeners prefer indeterminate tomatoes because they provide a steady harvest of fresh tomatoes over two to three months.
Grow Tip: Repurpose old T-shirts by cutting them into strips to tie plants to stakes, which helps prevent damage to your plants.
