Tomato ‘Better Boy Plus’

Description

Tomato ‘Better Boy Plus’ is a vigorous indeterminate slicing tomato that produces large red fruit over a long harvest season. Its strong growth habit makes it a good choice for gardeners who want a steady supply of full-size tomatoes for sandwiches, salads, and fresh eating.

Light and Support

Grow in full sun and provide a sturdy cage, trellis, or staking system at planting time. Indeterminate plants continue extending through the season and need support as fruit weight increases.

Soil and Water

Use fertile, well-drained soil and keep moisture reasonably consistent. Deep watering at the root zone and a mulch layer can help reduce moisture swings that contribute to cracking and blossom-end rot.

Harvest and Kitchen Use

Harvest fruit when it reaches full color and develops a slight softness. For a contrasting paste tomato, compare it with San Marzano; for a much smaller patio type, see Tiny Tim.

Use the Harvest

Better Boy Plus is especially useful fresh, but surplus fruit can also be cooked down into sauce. Our fresh tomato sauce recipe is one simple way to use a larger harvest.

Routine Care

Feed according to soil fertility rather than on a rigid schedule, watch for disease symptoms as the season progresses, and remove damaged foliage when needed to improve airflow around the plant.