Tomato 'Bison'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Bison'

  • Full Sun

Keep in mind when planting that Bison 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.

Growing Bison from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Transplanting Bison

dwarf variety that is said not to need staking.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

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

Harvesting Bison

harvest when red

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid summer.

Bison folklore & trivia

Originated with North Dakota State Breeding Program, bred by Dr. A. F. Yeager. First offered in 1937 by Oscar Will & Co.