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Better Bush
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Better Bush'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 68 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
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.