Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 108 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Boy Oh Boy is a beefsteak hybrid with large, flattened, reddish-pink fruit weighing around a pound. The indeterminate plants ripen in the main season and need a sturdy stake or cage to carry that weight. Best for gardeners with a long, warm season who want big sandwich tomatoes.
Boy Oh Boy traits
- Beefsteak hybrid
- Flattened reddish-pink fruit about 1 pound
- Indeterminate plants
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Oh Boy this page | 108 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Schellenberg's Favorite | 110 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Giant Beefsteak | 100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Italian Giant Paste | 100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Crimson Cushion | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Depp's Pink Firefly | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
Boy Oh Boy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Boy Oh Boy?
Boy Oh Boy is a beefsteak hybrid with large, flattened, reddish-pink fruit weighing around a pound. The indeterminate plants ripen in the main season and need a sturdy stake or cage to carry that weight.
How many days to maturity is Boy Oh Boy?
Boy Oh Boy is listed at 108 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Boy Oh Boy compare with other tomato varieties?
Boy Oh Boy: 108 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Schellenberg's Favorite (110 days), Giant Beefsteak (100 days), Italian Giant Paste (100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Boy Oh Boy good for?
Boy Oh 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)
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