Elevate your gardening and culinary game with the KC 146 Tomato, a true showstopper! This robust, indeterminate plant is built for high yields, producing abundant clusters of medium-sized, round red tomatoes throughout the season. 
These aren't just any tomatoes—the KC 146 is prized for its exceptional flavor profile. Whether you're slicing them fresh for a perfect BLT, tossing them into a vibrant summer salad, or making a rich, house-made sauce, you'll immediately taste the classic, sweet-yet-balanced tomato flavor that made this a classic choice for Campbell's for decades. 
With a heritage rooted in performance and taste, the KC 146 is the perfect all-around tomato for the passionate home gardener. Don't settle for ordinary—grow extraordinary with the KC 146 Tomato and enjoy the taste of a true garden treasure!"
KC 146 Tomato (Campbell’s 146) is a classic processing and slicing heirloom developed by Campbell’s Soup Company in Riverton, New Jersey, and released in 1956 by breeder George B. Reynard. It became the flavor benchmark for Campbell’s tomato products and remains valued for its balanced taste and reliability. 
Type: Semi‑determinate heirloom (Solanum lycopersicum)
Days to maturity: ~75 days
Plant height: ~5 ft (compact, sturdy)
Fruit: Medium‑large, round, smooth red tomatoes
Flavor: Sweet‑tart, rich, nostalgic “Campbell’s soup” taste
Use: Excellent for canning, cooking, and slicing
Resistance: Crack‑ and wilt‑resistant; reliable yields
Growing Notes
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant after danger of frost.
Prefers full sun and moist, well‑drained soil.
Space plants 36–48 inches apart in rows 4–5 ft apart.
Benefits from staking or caging for fruit support.
 Historical Significance
KC 146 was the original Campbell’s Soup tomato, used in the iconic cans later immortalized by Andy Warhol’s 1962 artwork. It set the flavor standard for commercial tomato breeding and remains a rare, regionally preserved heirloom grown by enthusiasts in the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast.