Better Boy PLUS Tomato Seeds, Better Boy Hybrid, NON-GMO, 20 Seeds
Better Boy Plus is an Improved hybrid beefsteak tomato,
building on the classic Better Boy with enhanced sweetness (higher Brix), stronger disease resistance (like Fusarium wilt, Alternaria canker, Tomato Mosaic Virus, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus), and better overall garden performance for vigorous, indeterminate vines that yield large, firm, juicy, bright red fruits ideal for slicing and sauces.
Key Improvements Over Classic Better Boy:
Flavor: Sweeter with a higher Brix level (around 6.5) for improved taste.
- Disease Resistance: Superior resistance package, including protection against Fusarium Wilt (F), Verticillium Wilt (V), Alternaria Stem Canker (A), Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV), and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV).
- Fruit Quality: Firmer, more uniform, and less prone to radial cracking.
- Yield: Stronger fruit set and overall plant vigor for heavier yields.
Characteristics:
- Type: Indeterminate hybrid beefsteak tomato (vining).
- Fruit: Large (often 1 lb), bright red, meaty, juicy, good for slicing/sauces.
- Maturity: Around 75-80 days.
- Growth: Vigorous, tall plants requiring staking or caging.
Why it's "Better":
It offers the beloved classic flavor of the original Better Boy but with modern genetic improvements for a more reliable and productive garden harvest, making it a top choice for home gardeners
It offers the beloved classic flavor of the original Better Boy but with modern genetic improvements for a more reliable and productive garden harvest, making it a top choice for home gardeners
