Beaverlodge 6806 is a plum tomato that reaches harvest in just 55 days, making it one of the quickest routes to ripe, juicy tomatoes of the season. Bred for reliability and speed, this compact variety thrives in full sun and moderate moisture, delivering the fresh tomato milestone gardeners crave. Its short season makes it particularly valuable for northern regions and short-season gardeners who thought they'd have to choose between speed and flavor.
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At 55 days to maturity, Beaverlodge 6806 outpaces many tomato varieties without sacrificing the juicy character that makes homegrown tomatoes worth growing. The plum shape concentrates flavor and makes these fruits ideal for cooking down into sauces or preserving whole. Its moderate water needs and full-sun preference keep maintenance straightforward, while the half-hardy frost tolerance means you can plant earlier than you'd expect, extending your growing window on both ends of the season.
Plum tomatoes are workhorses in the kitchen, excelling in sauces, pastes, and preserved preparations where their concentrated flesh and lower water content shine. You can harvest these whole at peak ripeness and use them fresh, though their structure and flavor make them especially rewarding when cooked down into concentrated sauces or canned for winter. The dense, meaty flesh handles the long, slow cooking that transforms fresh tomatoes into intensely flavored condiments.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Maintain soil temperature between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit for reliable germination. Once seedlings emerge and develop their first true leaves, provide bright light and reduce temperature slightly to encourage stocky growth.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days before moving them outside. Transplant after your last frost date when soil has warmed and nighttime temperatures stay above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Space plants generously to match the 3-inch row spacing and allow air movement around foliage.
Harvest Beaverlodge 6806 when fruits reach full color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. For peak flavor, pick fully ripe tomatoes and use them immediately. If you encounter green fruits at the end of the season, pick them and ripen them indoors in a cool, dark place, keeping fruits separated so they don't touch and develop soft spots. Do not refrigerate freshly harvested ripe tomatoes, as cold temperatures diminish their flavor.
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