Kellogg’s Breakfast Tomato

Kellogg’s Breakfast Tomato: Giant Orange Heirloom with Bold Sweet Flavor

The Kellogg’s Breakfast Tomato is a celebrated heirloom variety, recently recognized as one of the best by Sunset Magazine. Initially bred in Michigan, this indeterminate tomato produces massive, bright orange beefsteak fruits with a bold, sweet flavor, reminiscent of fresh-squeezed orange juice.

• Giant, Bright Orange Beefsteak Fruits:
  • Produces massive, slightly flattened globe-shaped fruits weighing 16 to 32 ounces (1 to 2 pounds).
  • Stunning golden-orange skin and juice, the color of fresh orange juice.
  • Meaty with a good mix of solids and gels, offering a delicious and substantial bite.
• Bold and Sweet Flavor:
  • It offers a bold and sweet flavor that has earned it recognition as one of the best heirloom tomatoes.
  • A truly unique taste experience that stands out from other varieties.
• High-Yielding Indeterminate Vines:
  • Indeterminate plants keep growing and setting new fruit all summer long.
  • Requires sturdy caging or staking to support the vigorous vines and heavy fruit load.
  • May need additional support for the large tomatoes as they ripen.
• Certified Organic Heirloom:
  • Our certified organic seed ensures you are growing pure tomato goodness.
  • An American-bred beauty, perfect for enjoying throughout the season.
  • Open-pollinated, allowing for seed saving and future generations of delicious tomatoes.
• Versatile Culinary Uses:
  • Primarily enjoyed fresh due to its exceptional size and flavor, perfect for slicing and sandwiches.
  • A standout ingredient for showcasing in gourmet dishes.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: Heirloom, Indeterminate, Beefsteak Tomato.
  • Fruit Size: 16-32 ounces (1-2 pounds).
  • Fruit Color: Golden-orange.
  • Flavor: Bold, sweet.
  • Maturity: 80 days from transplant.
  • Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost.
  • Planting: Transplant seedlings outdoors when danger of frost is past and night temperatures consistently remain above 55°F.
  • Plant Spacing: 2 feet apart.
  • Support: Requires caging or staking, and potentially additional fruit support.
  • Care: Protect young plants from late frost with plastic sheeting or other cover if forecasted.
• Harvesting and Enjoyment:
  • Harvest when fruits are fully orange and slightly soft to the touch.
  • Best enjoyed fresh to appreciate its exceptional size and flavor.