White Beauty
Single source · Reviewed Sep 13, 2026
Values marked like this (estimated) are model estimates, not confirmed from a source.
Heirloom beefsteak from USA. Older ivory heirloom beefsteak: very low acid, dense and almost creamy. Ready in about 85 days from transplant.
- Heirloom
- 85 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
- Indeterminate
- Large fruit
- Difficult (estimated)
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Beefsteak 8–12 oz (230–340 g) · Flattened globe (estimated)
- Leaf type
- Regular leaf
- Plant height
- 6–8 ft (180–240 cm) (estimated) Tall
- Spacing
- 24 × 35 in (60 × 90 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Position
- Handles open positions
- Growing sites
- Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground
- Container growing
- Not suited to pots
- Skin
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- White
- Interior
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- White
Plant size and habit
Tall · Indeterminate
6–8 ft (180–240 cm) (estimated) · Regular leaf
White Beauty is an indeterminate plant that keeps growing and setting fruit until frost; it needs a stake, cage, or trellis for the whole season. Expect a plant of 6–8 ft (180–240 cm).
Flavor
“Older ivory heirloom beefsteak: very low acid, dense and almost creamy.”
Growing calendar
- Sow indoors
- Transplant out
- Harvest
Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.
Uses & tags
- Fresh & salads
- Slicing
- Juicing
- Heirloom classic
- Novelty color
- Rare collector
Origin
White Beauty is one of the older white-fleshed heirlooms, ripening to ivory with very low acidity and dense, almost creamy flesh.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
| Shop | Offer | Price | Packet | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato Growers Supply Company | Seeds | $3.10Checked Sep 16, 2026 | Pack (20 seeds) | Check availability | Buy |
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Pack (20 seeds)
Check availability
$3.10Checked Sep 16, 2026
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All photos
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White Beauty tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover -
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A ripe White Beauty tomato held in a gardener's hand -
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White Beauty tomato sliced in the kitchen
Questions
How long does White Beauty take to mature?
White Beauty is ready in about 85 days from transplant.
Does White Beauty need staking?
White Beauty is an indeterminate plant that keeps growing and setting fruit until frost; it needs a stake, cage, or trellis for the whole season. Expect a plant of 6–8 ft (180–240 cm).
Can White Beauty be grown in a container?
White Beauty is better suited to open ground or a greenhouse bed than a container.
Is White Beauty resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for White Beauty.
See also
Other beefsteak varieties people put next to this one.
Grows like this one
Indeterminate, mid-late, full sun. Same support, same calendar.
