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Burpee's Big Boy Hybrid Beefsteak Tomato
$4.50
Packet - 25 to 30 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity78 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24–36 Inches
Germination5–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Burpee's Big Boy Hybrid Beefsteak Tomato
‘Burpee’s Big Boy’ is a classic hybrid beefsteak tomato prized for its rich “real tomato” flavor and dependable adaptability. Smooth-skinned, meaty fruits average about 10 to 11 ounces, with many approaching a pound when plants are well fed and watered.
Start ‘Burpee’s Big Boy’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep, space plants 24 to 36 inches apart, and grow in full sun. Heat-tolerant indeterminate vines benefit from sturdy cages or stakes.
Ready to harvest in about 78 days, pick fruits as they reach full size and mature color, with continued harvests from midseason onward.
Rich, meaty, and classic, ‘Burpee’s Big Boy’ is excellent for slicing, salads, and sandwiches.
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ in.
Plant height
3–5 Feet
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ in.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 5–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 24–36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Burpee's Big Boy Hybrid Beefsteak Tomato$4.50 · Packet - 25 to 30 Seeds
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