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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bonny Best is an open-pollinated American heirloom introduced in 1908, earlier distributed as John Baer, that went on to be among the most planted tomatoes of the early twentieth century in both home gardens and commercial fields. The flaming-scarlet fruit is round but slightly flattened, about 8 ounces (6 to 10), meaty and nearly seedless with a slightly acidic, well-balanced flavor, borne in clusters of three to five, and it resists cracking. Plants are indeterminate but moderately compact, so they do well with or without staking. Relatively early for a full-sized slicer, it was eventually displaced in commerce by hybrids but survives through seed savers. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost.
Bonny Best traits
- Open-pollinated American heirloom from 1908, formerly John Baer
- Scarlet, slightly flattened fruit about 6 to 10 oz in clusters of 3 to 5
- Meaty, nearly seedless, crack-resistant fruit
- Balanced, slightly acidic flavor
- Moderately compact indeterminate plants
Good for
- Canning
- Fresh slicing
- Historic variety collections
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Best this page | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Bonny Best FAQ
What kind of tomato is Bonny Best?
Bonny Best is an open-pollinated American heirloom introduced in 1908, earlier distributed as John Baer, that went on to be among the most planted tomatoes of the early twentieth century in both home gardens and commercial fields. The flaming-scarlet fruit is round but slightly flattened, about 8 ounces (6 to 10), meaty and nearly seedless with a slightly acidic, well-balanced flavor, borne in clusters of three to five, and it resists cracking.
How many days to maturity is Bonny Best?
Bonny Best is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Bonny Best compare with other tomato varieties?
Bonny Best: 75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bonny Best good for?
Bonny Best is grown for canning, fresh slicing, historic variety collections.
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.