Big Rainbow Tomato

Big Rainbow is a giant bicolor indeterminate heirloom tomato that lives up to its name, with fruits regularly over 1 pound and often surpassing 2 pounds. More disease-resistant than other bicolor tomatoes, its swirling tie-dye of orange, yellow, and red runs all the way through the fruit when cut.

At a glance

• Variety: Big Rainbow Tomato
• Type: Heirloom, non-GMO, bicolor beefsteak
• Plant habit: Indeterminate
• Fruit: Over 1 pound, often 2+ pounds
• Color: Orange, yellow, and red marbling throughout
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Slicing for sandwiches and burgers
• Colorful salads
• Garden showpieces
• Market growers
• All-purpose fresh use

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost and transplant after frost. As a large indeterminate beefsteak, plants need sturdy staking or caging, full sun, and consistent moisture to support the heavy fruit all season.

Flavor profile

Sweet, mild, and fruity with low acidity, as vivid on the palate as the marbled flesh looks on the plate.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.