Boy-oh-boy Tomato

Start Boy-oh-boy seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in warm soil (around 70-75°F) and provide bright light once seedlings emerge. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 60°F. Space plants 24 inches apart with 36 inches between rows. The source catalog notes this hybrid performs well in gardens, raised beds, and greenhouses.

Pick Boy-oh-boy tomatoes when they've developed full color and feel slightly soft to a gentle squeeze, typically 70-79 days after transplanting. The large beefsteak fruits will be noticeably heavy; twist gently or use pruning shears to avoid damaging the vine. Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit set, and pick fruits just before a hard frost to ripen them indoors if needed.

As an indeterminate variety, Boy-oh-boy benefits from pruning suckers (small shoots growing between the main stem and branches) to direct energy toward fruit production and improve air circulation. Remove lower leaves once the plant is established to reduce disease pressure, especially as it grows toward its potential 36-96 inch height. Consistent pruning throughout the season helps manage the vigorous growth habit and makes harvesting easier.