Big Boy Tomato is an mid-season tomato notable for its heavy production of large bright red fruits in midsummer with lighter production continuing until frost. The very juicy fruit has a rich taste that balances sweetness with acidity. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Big Boy is resistant to cracking.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent to prevent cracking and stem canker. Watch for tomato hornworms, slugs, and pill bugs. Excess moisture and humid weather invites fungal diseases like blight.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Basil, Bee Balm, Cucumber
IMAGES: Cheryl, Have I told you how much I love RED?, (2) Chris Vaughan, Big Boy Tomatoes - Plant Alpha, (3) Logan Ingalls, Green tomatoes, (4) Randy McEoin, big boy tomato
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
