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Burpee's Big Boy
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Big Boy'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 78 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A legendary hybrid beefsteak tomato that has been America's favorite large slicing tomato for over 50 years. Produces massive 1-pound fruits with exceptional disease resistance and reliable yields. Perfect for gardeners who want guaranteed success with impressive sandwich-worthy tomatoes.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F consistently.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, cutworms, spider mites. Common diseases: Late blight, early blight, blossom end rot.