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Large-fruited indeterminate white tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic white 'Great White' tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Product code : BIOVO-0139
'Great White' is an open-pollinated, indeterminate beefsteak tomato producing large cream to pale-yellow fruit with dense, juicy flesh and a mild, sweet flavour. Exact-cultivar seed references place the first harvest roughly 75–85 days after transplanting. Start seed indoors six to eight weeks before the expected last frost, then transplant only after soil and nights have warmed. Give the vigorous vines full sun, deep fertile well-drained ground, generous airflow, and a strong cage or stake. Harvest when fruit has lost its hard green cast and yields slightly to gentle pressure; it will not turn red. Support heavy clusters and keep moisture reasonably even as they enlarge.
- Quantity
- Approximately 30 seeds
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Warm-season annual
Discover the plant
Common name'Great White' tomato
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
Specieslycopersicum
CultivarGreat White
TypeLarge-fruited indeterminate white tomato
Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum
Reproducible seedsYes
Organic white 'Great White' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an open-pollinated, indeterminate main-season cultivar with large cream to pale-yellow beefsteak fruit. Dense, juicy flesh has a mild, sweet flavour suited to fresh slices, salads, sandwiches, and tasting plates. Exact-cultivar seed references commonly place harvest about 75–85 days after transplanting, although weather and care shift the date. The vigorous vines commonly exceed 1.8 m and need a sturdy cage or stake. Pale ripe colour creates contrast with red and purple tomatoes, but it also makes texture an important harvest cue. This harvest range remains an estimate, not a guaranteed deadline.
Start seed indoors six to eight weeks before the expected last frost, sowing about 5 mm deep in clean, lightly moist mix. Keep the seedbed warm and provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge. Pot them on after true leaves develop and harden them gradually. Transplant only after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Choose full sun and deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants generously for airflow and install strong support at planting. In short-season Canadian gardens, use a warm, sheltered site and avoid delaying transplanting once safe conditions arrive.
Water deeply at soil level and keep moisture reasonably even as the large fruit develops. Mulch after the ground has warmed, secure lengthening stems with soft ties, and support heavy clusters. Begin checking for ripe fruit about 75–85 days after transplanting. Harvest when the skin is creamy white to pale yellow and the tomato yields slightly to gentle pressure; do not wait for it to turn red. Pick progressively until cold weather and bring sound, developed fruit indoors before frost. Do not eat tomato leaves or stems, and discard fruit that is mouldy, slimy, deeply split, or abnormal-smelling.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Space plants approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to accommodate indeterminate growth and air circulation.
Germination temperature
21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F)
Germination time
5 to 10 days
Sowing period
February through April indoors then transplant after frost Adjust these dates to your local frost dates and soil conditions; Canadian growing seasons vary by region.
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Start 'Great White' indoors six to eight weeks before the expected last frost. Sow indoors about 5 mm deep in clean, lightly moist seed-starting mix and keep the medium warm until seedlings emerge. Move them under strong light immediately, pot them on after true leaves form, and rotate containers to encourage stocky stems. Harden plants gradually for about one week. Transplant only after frost danger has passed, the soil is warm, and nights are mild. Choose deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun and leave 60–90 cm between plants for airflow. Install a sturdy cage or stake at planting because the indeterminate vines can exceed 1.8 m and the beefsteak fruit becomes heavy. Water deeply at soil level, add mulch after the ground warms, and secure stems with soft ties. Check supports after strong wind and keep lower leaves away from the soil. Exact-cultivar references place harvest around 75–85 days after transplanting. Pick when fruit is creamy white to pale yellow and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Check every large fruit individually because colour develops subtly. In short-season Canadian gardens, use the warmest sheltered full-sun site available and bring sound, developed fruit indoors before frost.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Minimum temperature
10 °C (50 °F)
Care level
Moderate
Watering
Large fruit on white 'Great White' tomato benefits from an even water supply while it expands, since abrupt drought-to-soaking cycles can split developing tomatoes. White 'Great White' tomato's large cream to pale-yellow round to slightly flattened meaty fruit is carried on indeterminate vigorous and climbing growth, so extend watering beyond the stem as the supported canopy enlarges. The harvest guide for white 'Great White' tomato is approximately 75 to 85 days after transplanting; maintain moisture while younger clusters continue filling. Water white 'Great White' tomato slowly at the base, soak its root zone, then wait until the upper soil begins to dry before irrigating again.
Soil type
White 'Great White' tomato needs generous, stable soil volume for its large fruit and sustained root activity. Prepare white 'Great White' tomato's bed for indeterminate vigorous and climbing growth bearing large cream to pale-yellow round to slightly flattened meaty fruit, not only for the small spring transplant. Allow approximately 75 to 85 days after transplanting for white 'Great White' tomato to develop, providing soil volume that stays aerated after repeated watering. Before setting white 'Great White' tomato, mix mature compost through the area while preserving a crumbly structure rather than a dense amended pocket.
Fertilization
'Great White' benefits from balanced fertility before its first trusses. Use mature compost as a gentle fertility foundation. For white 'Great White' tomato, fruit development competes with foliage under excessive nitrogen. Apply liquid feed only after moistening the soil. For 'Great White' tomato, its root zone needs consistent moisture while fruit enlarges. Use new growth to judge whether nutrition is adequate. Fertilizer cannot correct water-related disorders on 'Great White'. Base extra feeding on tested need, not a calendar. Once white 'Great White' tomato flowers, favour steady growth over leafy surges.
Moisture
Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for 'Great White' tomato. Start white 'Great White' tomato when its bed and the local frost pattern are ready; the supplied window is indoor sowing six to eight weeks before last frost; transplant after frost. Sow 0.5 cm deep and allow 5 to 10 days for emergence at 21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F), then move seedlings promptly into strong light as soon as they appear. Keep young seedlings close to strong light, rotate trays for balanced growth, and pot them on before roots become crowded. After several days of hardening, set 'Great White' plants outdoors only when frost danger has passed and nights have become reliably mild. Install a sturdy support at planting and guide new growth before stems become heavy or tangled. Prepare a sunny, well-drained bed; mix mature compost through the root zone and keep the lower leaves clear of soil splash. Check soil beneath the mulch rather than relying on wilt, then irrigate at the base early enough for foliage to remain dry overnight. For container-grown white 'Great White' tomato, use the supplied guidance—45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)—and check drainage before growth hides the surface. As yellow flowers open, preserve airflow around 'Great White', check ties and supports, and watch the undersides of leaves for early pest or disease signs. Use the supplied harvest guidance—approximately 75 to 85 days after transplanting—as a starting point; judge each fruit by developed colour, full size, and a slight yield under gentle pressure. Harvest 'Great White' regularly without pulling the vine, and bring sound, well-developed fruit indoors before the first hard frost.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Growing 'Great White' tomato in containers. For 'Great White', choose a container matching this guide: 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in). Keep several drainage holes unobstructed. Fill the container with fresh, airy vegetable potting mix amended modestly with mature compost, never dense garden soil. Choose a position for 'Great White' with full sun without sacrificing airflow or watering access. Feed at a modest labelled rate after watering. Excess nitrogen can delay flowering and ripening while encouraging leafy growth. Space the crop approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to preserve access for watering, inspection, and harvest. Place the pot in full sun where heat reflected from pavement will not overheat the roots. For the tomato plant, the expected harvest form—large cream to pale-yellow round to slightly flattened meaty fruit—helps confirm crop identity, while local warmth and plant health still influence maturity. Water slowly when the upper mix begins drying, continue until surplus drains, and empty the saucer. Because its habit is indeterminate, vigorous, and climbing, this tomato needs enough room for routine care and neighbouring plants. Guide stems through the support while they remain flexible, leaving enough room to water at soil level and reach every ripening cluster. As nights cool, check ties and actual root-zone moisture before deciding whether temporary shelter is worthwhile. Let colour, firmness, and full development guide harvest rather than a fixed date. If the pot is moved before frost, check leaf undersides and keep it separate from other indoor plants.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
1.8 to 2.1 m (6 to 7 ft)
Width / spread
60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in)
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in your region
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Indeterminate vigorous and climbing
Bloom period
'Great White' carries small yellow self-fertile flowers in clusters along its flowering stems. Breezes or bumblebee vibration normally release their pollen. Water at soil level so open blossoms remain dry. For 'Great White', after successful set, each retained blossom begins developing the large cream to pale-yellow round to slightly flattened meaty fruit. Keep moisture even, avoid a nitrogen surge, and support the canopy before fruit adds weight. In the white 'Great White' tomato planting, heat, cold, or drought may cause temporary blossom drop; correct the environment before pruning or feeding heavily. Avoid treating every fallen flower as disease. Observe white 'Great White' tomato through several flower clusters before judging set.
Fruiting
Indeterminate vines form large cream to pale-yellow beefsteak fruit with dense, juicy flesh. Exact-cultivar seed references place harvest around 75–85 days after transplanting. Support heavy clusters and keep soil moisture reasonably even to limit cracking. Harvest when the pale fruit has lost its hard green cast and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Exact size and harvest date vary with warmth and care.
Days to maturity
Approximately 75 to 85 days after transplanting
Harvest
Begin checking for ripe fruit about 75–85 days after transplanting. Harvest when the large tomato is creamy white to pale yellow, has lost its hard green cast, and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Do not wait for it to become red. Support each fruit with one hand and cut the stem with a clean tool to avoid tearing the cluster. Pick progressively because the indeterminate vine continues producing. Before frost, bring sound, developed fruit indoors. Keep leaves and stems out of food preparation, and reject tomatoes that are leaking, mouldy, slimy, deeply split, or abnormal-smelling.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Rotate white 'Great White' tomato away from tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes rather than treating companionship as disease control. Basil, parsley, chives, lettuce, or onions can share a diversified bed with 'Great White' when each crop keeps its own root room. Tie or cage the tomato before nearby herbs make its base harder to reach. Around 'Great White', remove any neighbour that begins competing for light, moisture, airflow, or harvest access. In the white 'Great White' tomato planting, preserve a clear route to the large cream to pale-yellow round to slightly flattened meaty fruit, and remove neighbours that begin shading fruit or trapping damp air. Reassess the arrangement around 'Great White' as both crops approach mature size. Use companion planting to organize succession and diversity, not as a substitute for sound crop care.
Plants to avoid
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Ripe fruit
'Great White' tomato and cucumber carpaccio. Chill one large ripe Great White tomato and half an English cucumber for 20 minutes so they slice cleanly. With a sharp knife, cut the tomato into thin rounds and arrange them in a single layer on a platter. Add very thin cucumber slices between the pale tomato rounds. Whisk 15 ml olive oil with 10 ml lemon juice, 5 ml Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and white or black pepper. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the platter. Scatter 15 ml chopped chives, 15 ml toasted pumpkin seeds, and 30 g crumbled goat cheese or a plant-based alternative on top. Let the salad stand for five minutes, then serve with toasted bread. The simple presentation preserves the cultivar's cream-to-pale-yellow colour and mild, sweet flavour. Use fruit that has lost its hard green cast and yields slightly to pressure, not an unripe green-white tomato. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use within one day. This fresh salad is not a canning or room-temperature storage method.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Great White be sown and transplanted in your region?
Sow 'Great White' indoors six to eight weeks before the expected last frost, about 5 mm deep in clean, lightly moist seed-starting mix. Keep the medium warm and move seedlings under strong light immediately after emergence. Pot them on once true leaves form and harden them gradually for about one week. Transplant only after frost danger has passed, soil is warm, and nights are mild. Choose a sheltered full-sun site with deep, fertile, freely draining soil and leave 60–90 cm between plants for airflow. Install a strong cage or stake at planting because the indeterminate vines carry heavy beefsteak fruit. Water the root zone after planting and protect young stems from severe wind. In short-season regions, do not count the maturity period from sowing; it begins after transplanting.
Is Great White tomato determinate or indeterminate?
'Great White' is indeterminate. Its vines continue lengthening, flowering, and ripening fruit over an extended season rather than producing one concentrated flush. Install a robust cage or stake at transplanting and use soft ties as the stems grow. The large cream-coloured beefsteak tomatoes become heavy, so support loaded clusters before they bend or split a branch. Keep the structure open enough for airflow, soil-level watering, and harvest with two hands. Check ties after wind and loosen any that begin to constrict stems. Pale fruit can be difficult to judge from a distance; inspect texture as well as colour while picking progressively. Before the first forecast frost, bring indoors only sound, developed tomatoes and keep leaves and stems out of food preparation.
When should Great White tomatoes be harvested?
Begin checking fruit about 75–85 days after transplanting, recognizing that cool weather may lengthen the interval. 'Great White' remains creamy white to pale yellow when ripe, so do not wait for red colour. A mature tomato should have lost its hard green cast and yield slightly to gentle pressure while remaining sound. Support the heavy fruit with one hand and cut the stem with a clean tool so the cluster is not torn. Pick progressively because the indeterminate vine continues producing. Before frost, bring sound, developed tomatoes indoors. Keep leaves and stems out of food preparation, and reject fruit that is deeply split, leaking, mouldy, slimy, or abnormal-smelling.
Can Great White be grown in a container?
Yes, but choose a very large, stable pot with generous depth and several unobstructed drainage holes. Fill it with airy vegetable potting mix and install a heavy cage or stake before planting. 'Great White' is an indeterminate beefsteak, so a small patio container or light support will not safely carry mature vines and large fruit. Place the pot in full sun, sheltered from severe wind. Check moisture daily during heat, water deeply without leaving standing water, and feed moderately according to label directions. Add soft ties as stems lengthen and support individual clusters before fruit gains weight. Harvest progressively when pale fruit softens slightly. Recheck the container, drainage, and support after storms; in-ground culture is often easier for maintaining even moisture around this vigorous cultivar.
Can Great White seed be saved?
Yes. 'Great White' is open-pollinated, so seed from a properly isolated plant can remain reasonably true to type. Choose a healthy fruit that is typical in size and shape, has changed from hard green-white to cream or pale yellow, and yields slightly to pressure. Keep it labelled separately from other pale tomatoes. Scoop out the seed and gel, follow a recognized fermentation method, rinse thoroughly, and spread the seed thinly until it is completely dry. Label it with the full cultivar name and year before cool, dry storage. Tomatoes can occasionally cross, so bag chosen blossoms or isolate plants when purity matters. Do not save seed from diseased, rotten, badly split, or atypical fruit, and wash tools before moving to another cultivar.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Great White tomatoes can form from self-pollinated blossoms; pale mature fruit has no special bearing on insect attraction. Flowers may receive bumblebee visits that assist pollen release. In a mixed border, leave adequate space for the tomato canopy and provide separate nectar-bearing flowers to complement the pollen offered by tomato blooms.
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