Tomato 'Better Boy'
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A production heavyweight for your garden
Tomato 'Better Boy VFN' (Solanum lycopersicum), offered by Semences OSC.
An exceptional hybrid variety, 'Better Boy VFN' is known for its bright red, well-rounded, fleshy fruits that can weigh up to 450g. These incredibly prolific plants often produce up to 30 fruits at a time. Ideal for gardeners looking for a tasty and disease-resistant variety. Indeterminate growth for a harvest spread over several weeks.
Plant height: 50-100 cm
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Tomato Type: Beefsteak
Days to harvest: 70-75 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Basil, garlic, asparagus
Enemy plants: Potatoes, fennel
Suggested Uses: Fresh slices, sauces, preserves
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use a peat moss-based mix to encourage rapid germination (10-14 days) at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). When seedlings are 1.5 inches (4 cm), transplant them into individual pots and lower the temperature to 60-65°F (15-18°C). Harden them off before transplanting in late May, spacing 3 feet (90 cm) apart for indeterminate varieties.
Ensure constant watering at the base and avoid wetting the foliage to limit diseases. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect the fruit.
