Bushsteak Tomato is a compact early-season tomato notable for its strong yield of large bright red fruits that stars in mid-summer. These flavorful and meaty fruit are the perfect size for sandwiches. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Better Boy has very good disease resistance, and resistance to sun scald.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2' - 2.5' |
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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
IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Bushsteak Tomato
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
