Tomato (Pole), Better Boy Hybrid
Item 301
Lycopersicon lycopersicum. Indeterminate.
One of the all-time favorite garden tomatoes. Better Boy consistently produces high yields of large, smooth, tasty tomatoes. The vigorous vines produce until frost, even under poor conditions. Resistant to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, and nematodes.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)
Plant Space: 18-36″ (46-91cm)
Row Space: 24-36″ (61-91cm)
Sprouts In: 7-15 days
Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last spring frost, and transplant in late spring after nights have warmed. Sow outdoors in climates with 120 or more frost-free days. Germinate best at 75°F. Plant in sunny spot. Feed every two weeks with high phosphorus fertilizer.
Ripen on the vine for best flavor. Vigorous 4-6′ vines require tall, sturdy stakes or trellises.