Granny Cantrells

Granny Cantrell is a cherished Kentucky heirloom tomato with large, pink-red beefsteak fruits and exceptional old-fashioned flavor. This indeterminate variety produces tomatoes that often weigh over a pound, with meaty flesh, few seeds, and a rich, sweet taste balanced by mild acidity.

At a glance

• Variety: Granny Cantrell, heirloom beefsteak tomato
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Growth habit: Indeterminate
• Fruit weight: Often over one pound
• Color: Pink-red
• Origin: Grown by Lettie Cantrell in the 1940s
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Slicing for sandwiches
• Fresh eating
• Sauces
• Lovers of classic heirloom flavor

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant after frost has passed. Plant in full sun with rich soil and provide sturdy staking or caging for the heavy fruit. Water consistently to reduce cracking.

Flavor profile

Rich and old-fashioned, sweet with mild acidity and a meaty, satisfying texture.

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