The "Better Boy" tomato variety is a hybrid between the Teddy Jones heirloom tomato variety and an unknown red variety developed by plant breeder John Peto.[1] Better Boy fruit grows from an indeterminate plant, growing to about 340g in weight, and typically ripens in around 72 days, growing to about 150cm (60inches) high.[2] Better Boy tomatoes are resistant to both verticillium and fusarium wilt.[3] Due to the relatively high amount of fruit it yields, it is recommended that the Better Boy varieties should be sturdily staked when planted in a garden.[4]