McKenzie - Tomato, Bonny Best Seeds

Bonny Best produces beautiful bright red tomatoes.

Highly sought after for its early high yields and superb taste, this heirloom favorite is not a thing of the past! The globe-shaped fruits average 140 g (5 oz.) each. Its firm flesh and few seeds make it an excellent choice for slicing and canning.

Keep tomatoes away from all members of the Brassica family: cabbage, cauliflower, etc.

• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
• Fill Weight (grams): 200 mg
• Approximate Seed Count: 70-75
• Characteristics: Attracts bees and pollinators
• Planting Method: Start Indoors
• Colour: Red
• Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growth Habit: Indeterminate - staking is required
• Companion Planting:

  Plant near asparagus, basil, calendula, dill, garlic, nasturtiums, onions, parsley, thyme. Calendula serves as a deterrent for common garden pests. Asparagus acts as a repellent for nematodes. Basil is effective in repelling whiteflies, mosquitoes, spider mites, and aphids. Additionally, basil attracts bees, which enhances pollination, improves the health of tomatoes, and enhances their flavor. Dill creates an environment that makes it challenging for cutworms to lay their eggs and also supports parasitic wasps that prey on pest caterpillars. Lastly, thyme reduces the egg-laying activity of armyworms.

• Flavour: Meaty and full bodied tomato flavor
• Preparation Ideas: Makes delicious canned tomatoes that can also be used as a slicer.