This tomato plant can be grown in most areas of the country.
The Better Boy tomato is characteristically juicy, crisp, and exploding with classic tomato taste.
They are perfect for any recipe that calls for tomatoes.
It is resistant toverticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, and other diseases.
Its dense foliage protects the fruit from too much sun exposure, preventing sunscald.
To grow these tomatoes, space the plants 36 inches apart.
To help the soil retain its moisture, add a layer of mulch around the base of the plants.
Better Boy tomatoes are disease resistant and often do not struggle with many of the most commontomato-related diseases.
Always be on the lookout forpeststhat might attack the plant.
This will help prevent problems with fungal or other soil-borne diseases.
Temperature and Humidity
Better Boy tomatoes perform well in warm weather.
They prefer moderate humidity, and high humidity can lead to moisture-related diseases.
Frost can easily kill tomato plants, so be sure to protect your plants from cold temperatures.
If temperatures approach a frost or freezing, cover them with a sheet.
Fertilizer
Compost is a natural way to enrich the soil and provide additional nutrients to tomato plants.
Mix in compost to the soil before planting and again midseason when the plant starts to produce fruits.
Well-balanced fertilizer designed for vegetable plants can also be used.
Pruning Better Boy Tomatoes
Proper pruning is important for healthy, productive tomato plants.
Trim lower leaves several inches from the ground to prevent leaves or fruit from touching the soil.
This helps prevent rot and allows better airflow.
To direct the plants energy into its one or two main stems,remove suckers.
Trim off early buds to encourage strong growth and plentiful fruit production.
