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Tomato 'Big Mama Hybrid'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Big Mama Hybrid is a popular variety of Tomato, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Mama Hybrid'). 'Big Mama Hybrid' is considered a hybrid cultivar.

Extremely large plum-shaped red hybrid. A good paste tomato.

Big Mama Hybrid grows as an Annual and is a Fruit. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Big Mama Hybrid is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Big Mama Hybrid originates from.

Big Mama Hybrid Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Tomato 'Big Mama Hybrid' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Tomato 'Big Mama Hybrid'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Big Mama Hybrid is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Tomato is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Big Mama Hybrid from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Big Mama Hybrid about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Big Mama Hybrid

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Big Mama Hybrid is a tender plant.

Harvesting Big Mama Hybrid

Tomato 'Big Mama Hybrid' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Big Mama Hybrid exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Big Mama Hybrid plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Big Mama Hybrid frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Big Mama Hybrid come from? Mexico
Mature Height How tall does Big Mama Hybrid grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Big Mama Hybrid grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Big Mama Hybrid grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Big Mama Hybrid. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Big Mama Hybrid need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Big Mama Hybrid require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Big Mama Hybrid need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Big Mama Hybrid need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Big Mama Hybrid in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Big Mama Hybrid? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Big Mama Hybrid 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Big Mama Hybrid edible? edible

How long does Big Mama Hybrid take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Big Mama Hybrid' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Big Mama Hybrid to germinate? 4 days Average 4 days | Min 4 days | Max 6 days (10)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Big Mama Hybrid? + 58 days Average 58 days | Min 50 days | Max 79 days (7)
Days to Maturity How long until Big Mama Hybrid is ready for harvest / bloom? + 102 days Average 102 days | Min 74 days | Max 238 days (14)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Big Mama Hybrid? = 164 days

When should I sow Big Mama Hybrid?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Big Mama Hybrid' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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