Boxcar Willie Tomato
Boxcar Willie Tomato
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Boxcar Willie is a classic indeterminate heirloom tomato named for the old-time country singer. Plants produce pounds of 6 to 8 oz red tomatoes that ripen uniformly and slice beautifully, with a good balance of sweetness and acidity and notably small seeds. It is a first choice for many market gardeners and chefs.
At a glance
- Variety: Boxcar Willie Tomato
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Plant habit: Indeterminate
- Fruit: Red, 6 to 8 oz, uniform ripening, small seeds
- Packet: About 25 seeds
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Slicing for sandwiches and burgers
- Ketchup and tomato soup
- Spaghetti and pasta sauce
- Fresh eating off the vine
- Market growers and chefs
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost and transplant after frost. Stake or cage these indeterminate plants, give full sun, and water consistently. Plants keep producing pounds of fruit throughout the season.
Flavor profile
Truly classic tomato flavor with a good balance of sweetness and acidity, great raw or cooked.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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