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Better Bush

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Better Bush

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum 'Better Bush'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 10–11
  • 68 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    An award-winning compact determinate variety specifically bred for container gardening and small spaces without sacrificing fruit quality. This bush-type plant produces full-sized, meaty tomatoes on a sturdy 4-foot plant that rarely needs staking. Perfect for patio gardeners and beginners who want reliable, heavy yields in limited space.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms to 60°F.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 5-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Whiteflies, aphids, tomato fruitworm. Common diseases: Early blight, late blight, bacterial speck.