{"product_id":"better-boy-tomato-seeds-vfn-hybrid-10-seeds-solanum-lycopersicum","title":"Better Boy Tomato Seeds VFN Hybrid - 10 Seeds Solanum lycopersicum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetter Boy is a well-known hybrid tomato prized by home gardeners for its dependable performance and flavorful, meaty fruit. This indeterminate variety produces smooth, globe-shaped red tomatoes that are excellent for slicing, sandwiches, salads, and canning. The VFN designation indicates resistance to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and nematodes, making it a practical choice for gardeners seeking a resilient tomato plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter Boy tomatoes are a popular main-season choice for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. The vigorous vines continue producing fruit over a long harvest window, rewarding gardeners with a steady supply of fresh tomatoes throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid indeterminate tomato with vigorous vine growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large, smooth, globe-shaped red fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVFN resistance to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and nematodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaty texture suited to slicing, salads, and canning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong harvest window with continued fruit set through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum lycopersicum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; avoid waterlogged soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Better Boy tomato seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Plant seeds about 1\/4 inch deep in a moist seed-starting mix and keep them warm, around 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, for reliable germination. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge and keep the growing medium evenly moist but not soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Set plants in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and water consistently to support steady growth and fruit development. Indeterminate vines benefit from staking or caging to keep fruit off the ground and improve airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 10 Better Boy tomato seeds (Solanum lycopersicum), a VFN hybrid variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776117637430,"sku":"FOLIA-173","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6566329151_h2z0.jpg?v=1792467868","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/better-boy-tomato-seeds-vfn-hybrid-10-seeds-solanum-lycopersicum","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}