Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpee's Big Girl is a main-season hybrid slicer with red, crack-resistant fruit of about 16 ounces on indeterminate vines. Stake or cage the plants and expect pound-sized tomatoes for sandwiches through the season.
Burpee's Big Girl traits
- Main-season hybrid slicer from Burpee
- Red fruit about 16 oz
- Crack resistant
- Indeterminate vines
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpee's Big Girl this page | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 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 Girl FAQ
What kind of tomato is Burpee's Big Girl?
Burpee's Big Girl is a main-season hybrid slicer with red, crack-resistant fruit of about 16 ounces on indeterminate vines. Stake or cage the plants and expect pound-sized tomatoes for sandwiches through the season.
How many days to maturity is Burpee's Big Girl?
Burpee's Big Girl 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 Girl compare with other tomato varieties?
Burpee's Big Girl: 78 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Boy (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 Girl good for?
Burpee's Big Girl 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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