White Queen
Single source · Reviewed Sep 13, 2026
Values marked like this (estimated) are model estimates, not confirmed from a source.
Heirloom beefsteak from USA. Pale ivory beefsteak in the low-acid white group, grown mainly by collectors. 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 Queen 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
“Pale ivory beefsteak in the low-acid white group, grown mainly by collectors.”
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
- Novelty color
- Rare collector
Origin
White Queen is a pale ivory beefsteak in the same low-acid group as White Beauty and Great White, grown almost exclusively by collectors.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
| Shop | Offer | Price | Packet | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato Growers Supply Company | Seeds | $3.35Checked Sep 16, 2026 | Pack (30 seeds) | Check availability | Buy |
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Pack (30 seeds)
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$3.35Checked Sep 16, 2026
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All photos
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White Queen tomato sliced in the kitchen
Questions
How long does White Queen take to mature?
White Queen is ready in about 85 days from transplant.
Does White Queen need staking?
White Queen 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 Queen be grown in a container?
White Queen is better suited to open ground or a greenhouse bed than a container.
Is White Queen resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for White Queen.
See also
Other beefsteak varieties people put next to this one.
Grows like this one
Indeterminate, mid-late, full sun. Same support, same calendar.
