Tomato 'Bonny Best'

PACKAGING: Sachet Zip lock 12 - 15 SEEDS

An heirloom variety. It used to be very popular in America.

1. Original Name: Bonny Best. This variety should not be confused with Big Girl. These are different varieties but people often get them confused. Big Girl is a variety with large ribbed fruits released by Burpee. Bonny Best has medium-size fruits.

2. History: Initially selected out of Chalk's Early Jewel by one George W. Middleton (Pennsylvania, USA). You can read about the details here: https://www.victoryseeds.com/mobile/tomato_bonny-best.html.

3. Plant Specifications: Mid-season. A good choice for a greenhouse or outdoors. Cold tolerant. Indeterminate, tall bush, growing 5.2-6 feet (160-180 cm) tall. Regular stem, regular leaf. Regular truss, 5-6 fruits per truss.

4. Training Instructions: The bush can be trained to two or three main stems. Staking and pruning are a must.

5. Shape and Weight: Smooth fruits of a typical round shape having no ribs. Weight: 3.5-7 oz. (100-200 g).

6. Color: Bright and intense red (both the skin and the flesh).

7. Flavor Profile: Pleasant taste being sweet and slightly acidic with a tomato flavor. The flesh is soft and sugary. The fruits are meaty and juicy enough.

8. Culinary Use: Perfect for salads. A good choice for canning whole tomatoes! Also a good choice for juices, paste and sauces. Keep well for a few days after harvesting. No cracks on the skin.
Bonny Best is a stable and prolific variety being perfect for canning. You can rely on it!