Description
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’ is a highly regarded heirloom beefsteak tomato variety known for its very large, bright orange fruits and outstanding sweet flavor. The indeterminate plants are vigorous and productive, typically reaching 1.8 to 2.4 meters in height, and require strong staking or caging to support the heavy fruit load. Fruits are smooth, slightly flattened, and can weigh 450 – 900 g, with thick, meaty flesh, few seeds, and a rich, fruity taste with low acidity. This variety is especially prized for fresh slicing, sandwiches, and colorful culinary presentations.
This cultivar thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and good airflow. It is valued for its impressive fruit size, productivity, and excellent eating quality throughout the growing season.
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are consistently above 16°C to 18°C. In mild or frost-free climates, seeds can be started from late winter to early spring for best results.
Germination Guide
🌍 West Virginia, United States
Easy
Kellogg's Breakfast is a celebrated heirloom beefsteak tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) originating from West Virginia, known for its exceptionally large, orange fruits weighing 1-2 pounds with outstanding sweet flavor and low acid content. Seeds germinate readily in 5-14 days when provided warm, moist conditions and require no special pretreatment, making this variety straightforward for seed propagation. This indeterminate variety produces abundant yields and is prized for fresh eating and slicing.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
5 – 14 days
Temperature
Min 70°C
Ideal 75°C
Max 85°C
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Seed-starting mix, well-drained potting soil, or sterile soilless medium
Recommended container
Small containers 4 inches or smaller, or seed starting trays with drainage holes
Growing Tips
Use a heating mat to maintain soil temperature at 75-80°F for optimal, rapid germination. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in sterile, well-draining seed-starting mix and keep soil moist but not waterlogged to prevent fungal diseases. Remove covers daily to reduce excess moisture and prevent damping-off. Provide grow lights 12-14 hours daily once seedlings emerge to prevent leggy growth. Use bottom watering to reduce damping-off risk. Thin to one seedling per cell when true leaves appear. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell and thin to the strongest seedling. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Transplant into individual pots when seedlings develop their third set of leaves. Harden off seedlings 7-10 days before transplanting outdoors. Plant 2-3 feet apart in full sun.
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