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Overview
Boa is a Vilmorin greenhouse beefsteak (1993) with firm, crack-tolerant red fruit averaging 200 to 220 grams, multilocular, with semi-green shoulders. The vigorous plant has short internodes and yields early under glass. Resistance covers tobacco mosaic virus, Verticillium race 1, Fusarium race 1, and gray leaf spot. Similar to Dumbo.
Boa traits
- Vilmorin greenhouse beefsteak registered in 1993
- Firm, crack-tolerant red fruit about 200 to 220 grams
- Vigorous plant with short internodes, early under glass
- Resistant to gray leaf spot, tobacco mosaic virus, Verticillium race 1, and Fusarium race 1
Good for
- Greenhouse growing
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boa this page | — | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Boa FAQ
What kind of tomato is Boa?
Boa is a Vilmorin greenhouse beefsteak (1993) with firm, crack-tolerant red fruit averaging 200 to 220 grams, multilocular, with semi-green shoulders. The vigorous plant has short internodes and yields early under glass.
How does Boa compare with other tomato varieties?
Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Acclaim (65 days), Ace (70–83 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Boa good for?
Boa is grown for greenhouse growing, fresh slicing.
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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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