Best-Selling Tomato Since 1949 with Wonderful Aroma & Rich Flavor
Tomato 'Burpee Big Boy' made an instant hit when it debuted in 1949 with its incredible productivity and gorgeous, perfect, large red fruit. What's kept Big Boy a best-selling tomato all these years is the wonderful aroma and rich flavor that gardeners love. The fruits weigh in at 10 ounces with many reaching 1 pound or more. Healthy, indeterminate vines produce all summer long, making this a reliable choice for home gardens.
Key Features
Best-Selling Since 1949 — Proven favorite trusted by generations of gardeners
Wonderful Aroma & Rich Flavor — Exceptional taste that has made this variety famous
Large Red Fruit — Gorgeous, perfect tomatoes weighing 10 ounces to 1+ pound
Incredible Productivity — Healthy vines produce all summer long
Indeterminate Vines — Continuous production until frost on 4–5 foot vines
Growing Tips
Tomato 'Burpee Big Boy' thrives in full sun with warm temperatures and well-drained, fertile soil. Provide sturdy support with tall cages or stakes—vines grow 4–5 feet tall. Space plants 24–36 inches apart. Water consistently and deeply, avoiding overhead watering. Mulch to retain moisture and prevent soil-borne diseases. Prune suckers for larger fruit. Tomatoes mature in 75–80 days.
Container Size: 3.5" pot Light: Full sun Water: Consistent, deep watering Spacing: 24–36" apart Harvest: 75–80 days; 4–5' tall vines
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