Item Number: SNV1018
Hillbilly Tomato Seeds (Organic)
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Description
Description
Cultivating Hillbilly tomatoes offers a rewarding experience for gardeners seeking a unique and flavorful addition to their harvest. Here's a comprehensive guide on growing Hillbilly tomatoes: Understanding Hillbilly Tomatoes: Varietal Overview: Hillbilly tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are large, beefsteak-type heirloom tomatoes known for their striking appearance with yellow-orange marbling and sweet, tangy flavor. Size and Characteristics: These tomatoes often weigh up to 2 pounds or more, showcasing a ribbed and irregular shape, making them an eye-catching addition to any garden or plate.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Indeterminate
- Crop category: Tomato
- Kitchen profile: Varietal Overview: Hillbilly tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are large, beefsteak-type heirloom tomatoes known for their striking appearance with yellow-orange marbling and sweet, tangy flavor.
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Seed starting: Timing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date.
- Light: Full Sun/Part Sun
- Planting season: Spring or Summer
- Starting location: Start Indoors & Transplant
- Recorded soil pH: 5.6 - 6.0 or 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0
Plan Hillbilly Tomato as a warm-season crop. Start seed in a protected setting when local timing allows seedlings to reach transplant size after frost danger has passed. Provide strong light and avoid keeping the root zone continuously saturated. Use the recorded spacing and add support if the growth habit requires it. Check fruit as it changes color and firmness, then harvest at the stage suited to its intended kitchen use. Seasonal conditions can shift actual maturity.
Before sowing Hillbilly Tomato, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Greenhouse Compatible
- Grow on a Trellis
- Heirloom
- Requires Staking
- Requires Summer Water
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil and Water: Tomatoes love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Mulch to preserve moisture. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering.
Planting and Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight.
Harvesting and Storage: Harvest when fruits give slightly under finger pressure; the shoulders may not have changed color yet.
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