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Burpee's Big Girl
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Big Girl'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 78 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A reliable and productive hybrid that combines the large fruit size of beefsteak varieties with excellent disease resistance. Big Girl produces smooth, crack-resistant tomatoes that are perfect for slicing, making it a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners who want consistent results with minimal fuss.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when soil temperature reaches 60°F and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Tomato hornworm, cutworms, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Early blight, septoria leaf spot, blossom end rot.