Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato

10 Seeds

Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato is a famous heirloom beefsteak variety originating from the United States. It produces very large golden-orange fruits with juicy, meaty flesh, low acidity, and a rich, sweet flavor. Fruits typically weigh 400–900 g, with some exceeding 1 kg under ideal conditions. It is ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, slicing, juices, and gourmet dishes. This vigorous indeterminate variety grows exceptionally well in the Gulf region when planted during the cooler months and is suitable for gardens, greenhouses, large containers, and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for greenhouse cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed 38–40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–28°C) for 6–8 hours before sowing (optional).
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–28°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During hot Gulf afternoons, provide 30% shade cloth.

Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
• Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid wetting the leaves to reduce fungal diseases.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 60–75 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 90–120 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest begins:
  • 80–95 days after transplanting
• Harvest fruits when they develop a rich golden-orange color and become slightly soft to the touch.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous fruit production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during August to October for the highest yields.
• Use strong stakes or tomato cages, as this is an indeterminate variety with heavy fruits.
• Remove lower leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease pressure.
• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus during flowering and fruit development.
• Apply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture and keep the root zone cool.
• Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato performs exceptionally well in greenhouses, hydroponic systems, raised beds, and large containers.