Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Big Mama F1': Productive Beefsteak Tomato for Sauces and Soups

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Big Mama F1' is a high-yielding beefsteak tomato that excels in flavor, fruit weight, and culinary versatility. With its fleshy, aromatic fruits weighing approximately 250 grams, this variety is ideal for gardeners who want to harvest large quantities of tomatoes for culinary uses such as sauces, soups, and purees. Thanks to its firm skin, preparation is easy, making Big Mama F1 a favorite choice for both home cooks and professional gardeners.

Characteristics of Tomato 'Big Mama F1'

Big Mama F1 produces large, fleshy, aromatic tomatoes weighing about 250 grams, rich in flavor and juiciness. The fruits are particularly suitable for use in sauces, soups, and other culinary preparations, as the skins can be easily removed after a brief boil.

The plants are highly productive, with a high number of fruits per plant, allowing growers to expect bountiful harvests throughout the season. The combination of high fruit weight and productivity makes this variety unique among beefsteak tomatoes.

Growth and Cultivation Conditions

Big Mama F1 requires healthy, robust plants with adequate support due to its high fruit weight and abundant harvest. Regular pruning promotes air circulation, health, and optimal fruit development.

Cultivation advice:

• Sowing: February to April indoors

• Plant out: After the last chance of frost, in open ground or large pots

• Location: Sunny and sheltered, preferably wind-free

• Soil: Nutritious, humus-rich and well-drained

• Watering: Regularly, preferably at the base of the plant

• Support: Essential for heavy bunches; regular pruning for healthy growth and better yields

Thanks to its robust growth and high productivity, Big Mama F1 is suitable for both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation and is ideal for gardeners who want to harvest large beefsteak tomatoes with minimal losses.

Use in the Kitchen

The large, fleshy tomatoes of Big Mama F1 are versatile in the kitchen:

• Perfect for sauces, soups, pasta puree and tomato preserves

• Ideal for fresh consumption thanks to its aromatic taste

• The skin can be easily removed after a short boil, which makes processing easier.

• Large fruit size makes it suitable for dishes that require a lot of tomato

The combination of flavour, juiciness and meaty texture makes this variety particularly suitable for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts.

Why choose Tomato 'Big Mama F1'?

✔ Large, fleshy, aromatic fruits of approx. 250 grams
✔ Very productive, with many fruits per plant
✔ Ideal for sauces, soups and processing
✔ Skin easy to remove after a short cooking
✔ Robust plants that require support and pruning
✔ Suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation
✔ Rich in flavour and suitable for culinary applications