Kellogg's Breakfast is a famous orange beefsteak heirloom grown for huge fruit, low-acid sweetness, and vivid juice color. Individual tomatoes commonly weigh 1 to 2 pounds, so plants need strong support and steady watering to avoid splitting. It suits gardeners who want impressive slicers and have room for an indeterminate vine.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
75–85 days
Sun
8+ hours
full sun 8-10 hours
Spacing
24–36 "
Seed Start
6–8 weeks
before transplant
Container
Not Ideal
15+ gallon pot
Height
5–8 ft
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time5–10 days
Optimal Temp80°F
Seed Depth0.25"
Transplanting
Min Soil Temp60°F
Harden Off7 days
Watering
Weekly Water1.5–2 "
NeedsConsistent
MethodDrip
Soil
pH Range6.2–6.8
Soil TypeDeep, fertile, well-drained loam or rich raised-bed soil with strong organic matter content.
SupportStake — Strong cages or a stake-and-tie system keep vines off the soil and improve airflow.
Resilience
Heat: ModerateCold: LowDrought: Low
Common Problems
fruit-cracking
Cause: Rain or heavy watering after a dry period swells fruit faster than the skin can stretch.
Prevention: Keep moisture even and harvest promptly once fruit colors.
early-blight
Cause: Warm, humid weather and soil splash spread foliar disease.
Prevention: Mulch, prune lower leaves, rotate plantings, and improve airflow.
blossom-end-rot
Cause: Calcium uptake fails when moisture is inconsistent or roots are stressed.
Prevention: Water evenly and avoid overloading young container plants with fruit.
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes Planting Dates by Zone
Planting dates for Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.
