75 days. Indeterminate. F1 Hybrid.
The original Better Boy is one of the most popular tomato varieties in the U.S. due to its high yields of crisp, juicy fruits, its classic tomato flavor, and its excellent resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, and sunscald.
Better Boy Plus is a new generation of this old favorite that offers all the same characteristics of the original Better Boy tomato with higher brix and improved flavor, and added resistance to tobacco mosaic virus, tomato spotted wilt virus, and fusarium crown and root rot.
Indeterminate vines produce high yields of bright red, unbelievably juicy fruits that weigh up to 1 pound each and have a classic tomato flavor that is sweet, tart, and well balanced.
Better Boy PLUS Tomato
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 11 Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Spacing: 36 inches Germination Temp: 65°F to 85°F Germination Time: 6 to 8 days Maturation: 75 days Growing Tips
Start tomatoes indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing the seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed flat or cell tray. Use a heat mat to keep the soil temperature between 70-75°F and a humidity dome to ensure the soil stays moist between watering. Germination should occur within 6 to 8 days.
Transplant the seedlings into individual pots once they have grown their second set of leaves, and be sure to bury the stems up to the lower set of leaves to promote strong root growth.
When the outside soil temperature has reached a minimum of 70°F, plant the seedlings at least 2 feet apart in a location with full sun and very rich soil. Water frequently, and be sure to protect the plants if temperatures drop below 55°F.