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Tomato Seeds - Better Boy

Known for impressive yield and large, one-pound fruits

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lycopersicon esculentum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 72 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Indeterminate

A beloved choice among hybrid indeterminate tomato varieties is the renowned Better Boy Tomato. True to its reputation, Better Boy Tomato delivers an exceptional eating experience with its juicy, crisp texture and bursting flavor that embodies the classic taste of tomatoes. Our Better Boy variety is known for its impressive yield, producing large, one-pound fruits in the middle of the growing season, typically around 70 to 75 days after planting. Its dense foliage provides natural protection for the fruits, shielding them from excessive sun exposure and preventing sunscald. Due to its vigorous growth, Better Boy Tomato requires proper support through staking or caging as it can reach significant sizes.

  • • Dense foliage protects fruit
  • • Grows quite large, not suitable for containers
  • • Can be grown in most areas of the country

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 30

Planting Guide

View our Tomato Planting Guide to learn more.

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Tomato Seeds - Better Boy

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Tomato Seeds - Better Boy FAQs

Is Better Boy Tomato resistant to animals or disease?

Better Boy Tomato shows resistance to Fusarium Wilt 1, Leaf Spot, and Verticillium Wilt, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Better Boy Tomato?

Better Boy Tomato is a hybrid seed.

How big will Better Boy Tomato get?

Better Boy Tomato grows to 10 to 14 ounces.

What is the flavor profile of Better Boy Tomato?

Better Boy Tomato has a flavor profile described as sweet, rich, low acidity, and meaty texture.

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