Better Boy Red Tomato

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Better Boy'
Plant type: Annual fruit (indeterminate hybrid tomato)
Botanical family: Solanaceae

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Harvest period: July to September

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — water at the base, avoid wet foliage

Spacing: 50 to 60 cm between plants, 75 cm between rows or in a very deep pot (35-40 cm) with a solid stake

Companion plants: Basil, oregano, garlic
Enemy plants: Fennel, potato

Description

A hybrid variety known for its large, bright red, round, and flavorful fruits, often weighing between 250 and 450 g. Its flesh is juicy, dense, and balanced in flavor, perfect for sandwiches, sauces, salads, and cooking. An indeterminate type, it is extremely vigorous, very productive, and resistant to several diseases (including fusarium and verticillium).

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