Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Bonny Best
70-75 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Bonny Best Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This is an old heirloom variety that produces firm tomatoes with minimal seeds. Bonny Best tomatoes are medium-sized 6-8 ounce tomatoes. This variety can grow in colder climates. Be sure to stake these indeterminate tomatoes. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF
Growing Bonny Best Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
For a successful Bonny Best Tomato harvest, start by planting seeds indoors 7-9 weeks before the last spring frost date. Ensure a warm environment, consistently above 68°F, before transplanting outdoors. Sow seeds at a depth of 0.25 inches in well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Once seedlings are robust, transplant them into the garden with a spacing of 24-36 inches between plants. Being an indeterminate variety, consider providing support like a cage or trellis to facilitate growth throughout the season.
To maintain the vigor of your Bonny Best Tomatoes, monitor for common pests such as tomato hornworms and diseases like blossom end rot. Regular watering, avoiding overwatering, and utilizing organic neem-based products can prevent issues. Companion planting with basil, peppers, and parsley enhances growth. Given its cold tolerance, Bonny Best is suitable for various climates. Pruning the lower branches can improve airflow and minimize disease risk, leading to healthier plants.
Harvesting Bonny Best Tomatoes
Determine peak ripeness by observing the scarlet-red color of the medium-sized (6-8 ounces) Bonny Best Tomatoes. Being indeterminate means continual harvesting throughout the season, providing juicy and meaty fruits. Harvest by gently twisting the tomatoes off the vine or using clean pruning shears. With a maturity period of 70-75 days from transplant, this variety ensures a mid-summer to early-fall yield, making it a reliable addition to your garden.
About Bonny Best Tomato Garden Seeds
The history of Bonny Best Tomato traces back to its introduction as a versatile and flavorful cultivar. With its juicy, meaty texture and adaptability, it has become a popular choice for gardeners and home cooks.
While not explicitly bred for a particular trait, Bonny Best Tomato exhibits cold tolerance, making it a robust option for a range of climates. Its versatility, medium-sized fruits, and rich flavor contribute to its popularity among gardeners.
Bonny Best Tomato's versatility shines through in various culinary uses. Whether sliced on sandwiches, added to salads, or incorporated into sauces, its juicy and meaty texture adapts well to diverse recipes. With fewer seeds, it's perfect for canning, allowing you to enjoy the harvest throughout the year.
While Bonny Best Tomato is typically not recommended for container gardens or hanging baskets due to its sprawling indeterminate growth, creative trellising or staking techniques may offer a solution for limited space.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Boost the flavor and aroma of your Bonny Best Tomatoes by incorporating a touch of Epsom salt into the soil during planting. Epsom salt, rich in magnesium, can enhance the plant's nutrient absorption, promoting robust growth and intensifying the tomatoes' delicious taste. Dissolve a tablespoon of Epsom salt in a gallon of water and use it to water your plants periodically throughout the growing season. This simple addition can contribute to the overall health and flavor profile of your Bonny Best Tomatoes, elevating your harvest to a new level of flavor."
 |
- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Other Resources
Bonny Best Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg packet - Approximately 55 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 27,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 108,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 544,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Bonny Best Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Slicing - Larger, round tomatoes, the size of your fist or larger. |
| Bonny Best Tomato Color: | Red |
| Bonny Best Tomato Flavor: | Juicy, meaty |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 70-75 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 36-96 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready to harvest 70 to 80 days from transplant. Tricky to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good mid-summer producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Tomato Use: | Small slicing, sandwiches, and sauces |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cold |