Tomato Slicing Indeterminate Bonny Best 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds
Grow a dependable heirloom slicer with Tomato Slicing Indeterminate Bonny Best. This time-tested variety produces clusters of smooth red tomatoes commonly reaching 8 to 10 ounces under suitable conditions. Dense, meaty flesh and balanced tomato flavor make Bonny Best useful for fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads, canning, and sauce. Indeterminate vines continue growing and setting fruit through the season, while good cool-weather performance has made the variety especially useful in regions with shorter or milder summers. Fruit typically matures in approximately 85 days from transplant.
Germination Rate: 80%. Test Date: 9/25. TLM.
Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%
Why Choose Bonny Best Tomato?
- Classic Red Slicer: Smooth, medium-to-large fruit provides substantial slices for sandwiches, burgers, salads, and fresh plates.
- Balanced Heirloom Flavor: Rich tomato taste and balanced acidity work well for both fresh eating and cooked recipes.
- Meaty, Versatile Flesh: Dense interiors suit slicing, canning, sauce, soup, and everyday kitchen preparation.
- Extended Indeterminate Harvest: Vines continue growing and producing until frost or severe weather ends the season.
- Cool-Weather Performance: A useful option for gardeners seeking reliable production where summer conditions are not consistently hot.
- Non-GMO Heirloom Seed: Open-pollinated seed allows gardeners to grow a traditional variety and save properly isolated seed.
Planting Tips for Success
- Start Indoors: Sow seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the expected last frost and transplant only after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed.
- Provide Full Sun: Choose a location receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Prepare Fertile Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil amended with compost or other organic matter.
- Space Generously: Allow approximately 24 to 36 inches between plants to support airflow and vigorous vine growth.
- Support the Vines: Use a tall cage, sturdy stake, or trellis to keep indeterminate plants and fruit off the ground.
- Water Consistently: Water deeply at soil level and maintain even moisture to reduce stress and fruit cracking.
- Fertilize Thoughtfully: Feed according to soil needs and avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage foliage instead of fruit.
- Prune Selectively: Remove damaged lower leaves and manage vines as needed while retaining healthy foliage to shade developing tomatoes.
- Harvest: Pick fruit when it reaches a uniform red color and yields slightly to gentle pressure.
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Cooking Methods
- Fresh Slicing: Cut into generous slices for sandwiches, burgers, toast, and tomato plates.
- Salads: Chop or wedge ripe fruit for green salads, pasta salads, grain bowls, and fresh salsa.
- Canning: Preserve ripe tomatoes using a current tested canning recipe and the required acidity and processing method.
- Sauces and Soups: Simmer the meaty fruit into sauce, tomato soup, stew, or a cooked base for other recipes.
- Roasting: Roast wedges or halves to concentrate sweetness for pasta, side dishes, and toppings.
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Grow reliable red slicing tomatoes with classic heirloom flavor for sandwiches, salads, canning, and sauce.
Nutritional Information
Typical values for one medium raw tomato, approximately 123 grams:
- Calories: 22
- Total Fat: 0.2 grams, 0% Daily Value
- Sodium: 6 milligrams, 0% Daily Value
- Total Carbohydrate: 4.8 grams, 2% Daily Value
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 grams, 5% Daily Value
- Total Sugars: 3.2 grams
- Protein: 1.1 grams
- Vitamin C: 17 milligrams, 19% Daily Value
- Potassium: 292 milligrams, 6% Daily Value
Nutritional values are approximate and apply to harvested raw tomatoes, not planting seeds. Values can vary with fruit size and growing conditions.
Important Disclosures
- Variety Disclaimer: Fruit size, shape, maturity, yield, and flavor can vary with climate, soil, weather, and growing practices.
- Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excess moisture until planting.
- Planting Zones: Use local frost dates and growing conditions to determine the best indoor starting and transplanting times for your area.
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