Soldacki is a rosy-pink Polish heirloom that delivers big, old-world flavour in every slice. Its fruits are softly ribbed, with thin skin and a rich, meaty interior that melts into sandwiches and summer platters.

In our Hokianga garden this season, Soldacki held its sweetness even through drought; the only trade-off was cracking, easily managed by watering deeply, mulching well. Pick from the base of vine as they begin blushing and ripen inside before cracking can occur.

If you love a low-acid beefsteak that feels like home-grown sunshine, Soldacki will quickly earn a place in your seed vault — and on your table.

Handy Hint - Remove those cracking tomatoes early. As disease can enter. Mulch thickly, lots of compost and manures. Stake well.

You get no surprises from me; I tell it like it is. No filters here. The image of them green, they were well watered until the possum ate them.

Type: Indeterminate beefsteak

Days to Maturity: 75–85 days

Fruit Size: Large, lobed, 200–400g (can vary)

Color: Blush pink with green shoulders

Flavour: Sweet, low-acid, meaty texture

Skin: Thin – prone to cracking in dry spells

Origin: Poland (brought to the U.S. in the late 1800s)