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- Days to maturity
- 82 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Big Boy is the Burpee hybrid from 1949 that defined the large American slicing tomato for decades. Fruit is a flattened globe about three inches across with red skin and flesh and a full, tangy flavor. Vines are indeterminate and vigorous, reaching four to seven feet, so use a strong cage or stake. It resists Alternaria stem canker and tolerates cracking. Where summers are very hot, plant early so fruit sets before high temperatures halt pollination, and consider a second late-summer planting for fall.
Big Boy traits
- Vigorous indeterminate vine 4 to 7 feet
- Flattened globe red fruit about 3 inches
- Full, tangy flavor
- Resistant to Alternaria stem canker
- Tolerant of cracking
- Burpee hybrid introduced in 1949
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boy this page | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brimmer | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cuostralee | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| La Padino | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Lampadina | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Red Lightning | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Yellow Brandywine | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
Big Boy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Big Boy?
Big Boy is the Burpee hybrid from 1949 that defined the large American slicing tomato for decades. Fruit is a flattened globe about three inches across with red skin and flesh and a full, tangy flavor.
How many days to maturity is Big Boy?
Big Boy is listed at 82 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Big Boy compare with other tomato varieties?
Big Boy: 82 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Brimmer (82 days), Cuostralee (82 days), La Padino (82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Big Boy good for?
Big Boy is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, canning.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.