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Tomato 'Best Boy'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)

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Species

lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Standard

Foliage Color

Medium (under one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Red

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Determinate

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Capistrano Beach, California

La Jolla, California

Hampton, Illinois

Greenwich, Ohio

Houston, Texas

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2004 | neutral

A 1999 compact round red. Fruits average 7 - 9 ounces.

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