Solanum Big Boy (USDA Organic) Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Boy Tomato', is one of the most popular varieties grown by home gardeners. Plant produces good yields of very flavorful 1 lb. meaty tomatoes and is a heavy producer of the larger tomatoes. 'Big Boy' tomatoes turn bright red when they are mature and are crack resistant. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you are growing tomatoes in a pot, use plastic because it prevents evaporation and afternoon wilts. (Click Merchant link below for full description)