Better Bush Hybrid Tomato Seeds

Days to Maturity: 68 from transplant

ISI (indeterminate short-internodes). If you're looking for an old-fashioned-flavored tomato with the juiciness and distinctive "tang" you remember from vine-fresh tomatoes of the past, Better Bush hybrid is the best choice. These big, luscious, 4-inch fruits grow very densely on indeterminate 4-foot plants, thanks to shorter internodes. The central stem rarely needs staking (except during those "bumper crop" times), and this plant begins early in the season and just keeps going. Available only here at Park, this is a superbly garden-worthy variety with great yields of ultra-satisfying fruits. Resistant to verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt race 1.

Start seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past and night temperatures consistently remain above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. If an unexpected late frost is forecasted, protect young plants with plastic sheeting or other cover. Set plants 2 to 2½ feet apart.