Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato
Best heirloom variety for gardeners seeking large and flavorful slicing tomatoes.
A classic beefsteak variety prized for its meaty, pale-orange flesh and mild, superb flavor. These indeterminate vines produce large, heavy fruits throughout a long season, making them a reliable favorite for fresh slicing and summer harvests.
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a gourmet, low-acid slicing tomato.
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting large, meaty portions for summer platters.
- Aesthetic-focused growers looking to add vibrant color to their harvest.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cold climates with limited frost-free growing windows.
- Growers in humid regions prone to persistent tomato fungal infections.
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring compact plants that require minimal support.
Performance breakdown
Yield Consistency
Indeterminate vines provide a reliable, steady harvest throughout the long season.
Culinary Versatility
Meaty, solid flesh makes these ideal for slicing and fresh eating.
Growth Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of USDA zones from three through nine.
Fruit Size Potential
Beefsteak-style fruits consistently reach impressive weights up to sixteen ounces.
Ease of Cultivation
Requires staking and pruning due to vigorous, indeterminate growth habits.
Flavor Profile
Offers a mild, classic heirloom taste that appeals to most palates.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Vegetable
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
80-85 days
Planting Season
Spring
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Spread
24 inches
Edible
Yes
Seed Count
30
Lifecycle
Annual
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
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