Big Boy Tomato
Flavor: classic, mild, balanced
🎯 Best For
Gardeners who want a classic proven American hybrid with large reliable fruits
About Big Boy
Big Boy is one of the most iconic hybrid tomatoes, producing large, smooth, globe-shaped fruits with classic mild tomato flavor since 1949. This long-running variety remains popular for its reliable production and attractive fruits. It's an excellent all-purpose slicing tomato.
Growing Tips
Stake firmly for the large fruits. Water consistently. Remove suckers to focus plant energy on fruit production.
Health & Nutrition
High Lycopene
Best Uses
slicingsandwichesfresh eatingcanning
Cooking Uses
FreshSandwichesCanning
Disease Resistance
None listed
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.