Bonny Best Tomato

Grow the classic early-season tomato with Bonny Best – a reliable heirloom variety that produces abundant yields of smooth, 3-4 inch red fruits with excellent flavor and perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. These determinate plants are ideal for fresh eating, canning, sauces, and delivering early harvests when you're craving that first taste of summer.

Growing Information

• Days to maturity: 70-75 days from transplant
• Planting: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant when soil temperature reaches 60°F and all frost danger has passed
• Spacing: 24-36 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart
• Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Support needed: Optional – determinate plants grow 3-4 feet tall and can be caged or staked
• Zones: 3-11 (warm-season annual)

Harvest & Use

Harvest when tomatoes are fully red and firm to the touch. Bonny Best produces concentrated harvests over 2-3 weeks, making it ideal for canning and sauce-making projects. The smooth, globe-shaped fruits offer classic tomato flavor perfect for slicing fresh, making sauce, canning, or adding to salads. Each plant produces 15-20 pounds of tomatoes. Store ripe tomatoes at room temperature for best flavor, or process immediately for preserving.

Care Tips

Bonny Best tomatoes thrive in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply and regularly, avoiding overhead watering to prevent disease. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. This determinate variety sets fruit all at once, so side-dress with fertilizer at planting and again when first fruits appear. Companion plant with basil, marigolds, or carrots for natural pest management and improved flavor.

Why Choose Bonny Best

This time-tested variety offers exceptional early maturity, reliable performance, and classic tomato flavor that's made it a garden favorite since 1908. The concentrated harvest makes these perfect for canning and preserving, while the excellent flavor ensures delicious fresh eating. Whether you're eager for early tomatoes or planning canning projects, Bonny Best delivers consistent quality and superior taste.