Type
indeterminate hybrid, slicing
Tomato variety
Better Boy Tomato
Produces large red slicers on vigorous plants over a long season. Fruit size and productivity make it a standard home-garden choice.
Days to maturity
72
Best for
sandwiches, all-purpose fresh use
About Better Boy
Better Boy is a vigorous indeterminate hybrid known for large, meaty red slicing tomatoes and a classic balanced tomato flavor. The tall vines produce over a long season and carry good disease tolerance commonly listed as VFN (Verticillium, Fusarium, and nematodes).
Growing Better Boy Tomato
Because the vines grow tall and heavy, give them a large cage or a strong stake with regular tying. Space plants roughly 30 to 36 inches apart to allow airflow, and prune suckers if you want fewer, larger fruits. Pick when the skin is fully red and yields slightly to gentle pressure.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all tomatoes, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.