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- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpee's Big Boy is the classic main-season hybrid slicer, with deep red, firm, thick-walled fruit of 10 to 16 ounces or more. Vines are indeterminate and need a strong cage or stake to carry the weight. A dependable choice for sandwiches and slicing where a big, meaty red tomato is wanted.
Burpee's Big Boy traits
- Indeterminate vine that needs a strong cage
- Deep red fruit of 10 to 16 ounces or more
- Firm, thick-walled flesh
- Main-season hybrid from Burpee
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpee's Big Boy this page | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Long Keeper | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Creole | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Ponderosa | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandma's Pick | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Manyel | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
Burpee's Big Boy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Burpee's Big Boy?
Burpee's Big Boy is the classic main-season hybrid slicer, with deep red, firm, thick-walled fruit of 10 to 16 ounces or more. Vines are indeterminate and need a strong cage or stake to carry the weight.
How many days to maturity is Burpee's Big Boy?
Burpee's Big Boy is listed at 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Burpee's Big Boy compare with other tomato varieties?
Burpee's Big Boy: 78 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Girl (78 days), Burpee's Long Keeper (78–85 days), Creole (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Burpee's Big Boy good for?
Burpee's Big Boy is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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