Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Brutus': Very Large Beefsteak Tomato with Impressive Fruits

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Brutus' is a spectacular beefsteak tomato that stands out for its enormous fruits and decorative appearance. This variety produces flat, round, dark red fruits with delicate stripes and distinct ribs, making it not only a culinary but also a visual eye-catcher. Brutus is ideal for gardeners seeking large, flavorful beefsteak tomatoes for salads, sandwich spreads, sauces, or as a striking showpiece in the vegetable garden.

Characteristics of Tomato 'Brutus'

Brutus is known for its enormous fruits, which can weigh up to 1 kg each under optimal conditions. The fruits are flattened, dark red with subtle stripes, distinctly ribbed, and firm in texture, making them suitable for both fresh consumption and culinary preparation.

Key Features:

• Huge beefsteak tomatoes: Up to 1 kg per fruit

• Decorative appearance: Flat round, dark red with ribs and delicate stripes

• Firm flesh: Ideal for salads, sandwich spreads and sauces

• Robust grower: Strong plants with reliable yields

These qualities make Brutus an excellent choice for gardeners who want to harvest large, impressive beefsteak tomatoes.

Growth and Cultivation Conditions

Brutus thrives best in protected cultivation, such as a greenhouse or under plastic, because the enormous fruits require optimal warmth and protection. Brutus also thrives outdoors in warm, sheltered locations, provided the plants are well supported and protected from rain and wind.

Cultivation advice:

• Sowing: January to March indoors

• Plant out: After the last frost in open ground or greenhouse

• Location: Sunny and warm, preferably with protection from rain and wind

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

• Support: Very important for bearing the large fruits

• Watering: Regularly and evenly to prevent cracking

The combination of large fruits and robust growth means this variety produces spectacular harvests, suitable for both culinary and show garden applications.

Use in the Kitchen

The enormous fruits of Brutus are versatile:

• Ideal for fresh salad, sandwich spread or caprese

• Perfect for soups, sauces and stews thanks to the firm flesh

• Decorative with ribs and stripes, ideal for presentation

• Large size makes them suitable for half portions or stuffed tomatoes

Thanks to its impressive size and rich flavor, Brutus is popular with home cooks, families, and gardeners who value both quality and visual impact.

Why choose Tomato 'Brutus'?

✔ Very large beefsteak tomatoes, up to 1 kg per fruit
✔ Flattened and round, dark red with delicate stripes and ribs
✔ Firm flesh, suitable for salads, sandwich spreads and sauces
✔ Robust grower with reliable yield
✔ Ideal for protected cultivation, also possible for outdoor cultivation in warm locations
✔ Decorative appearance, perfect for show gardens and culinary presentation