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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ultra Boy is a hybrid slicer with red globe fruit that weighs comfortably over a pound, ripening in the main season around 72 days from transplant. Feed and water it steadily to size up the big fruits without cracking, and give it strong support.
Ultra Boy traits
- Red globe fruit well over 1 lb
- Main-season hybrid, about 72 days
- Needs strong support and even watering
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Boy this page | 72 days | — | — |
| Azafran | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Boy F1 | 72–82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| BHN 826 | 72 days | — | — |
| Buffalo | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Burger | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's VF | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
Ultra Boy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Ultra Boy?
Ultra Boy is a hybrid slicer with red globe fruit that weighs comfortably over a pound, ripening in the main season around 72 days from transplant. Feed and water it steadily to size up the big fruits without cracking, and give it strong support.
How many days to maturity is Ultra Boy?
Ultra Boy is listed at 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Ultra Boy compare with other tomato varieties?
Ultra Boy: 72 days. Similar tomato varieties include Azafran (72 days), Better Boy F1 (72–82 days), BHN 826 (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ultra Boy good for?
Ultra 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.