{"product_id":"boxcar-willie-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Boxcar Willie Tomato, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBoxcar Willie Tomato Heirloom Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring classic sweet-tart tomato flavor to your summer table with Boxcar Willie. This open-pollinated heirloom bears juicy red slicing tomatoes on vigorous indeterminate vines. Round to slightly flattened fruits have gently lobed shoulders and rich flavor, ready for a thick sandwich slice or a colorful garden salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Boxcar Willie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile red slicers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy fresh in sandwiches and salads, chop into salsa, or cook into sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, balanced flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetness and tang give these juicy tomatoes an old-fashioned character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-to-large fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Published descriptions range from 6–10 oz to 10–16 oz, with some larger reports. Fruit size varies by selection and growing conditions rather than staying within a guaranteed 12–18 oz range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Support tall plants for continued growth and progressive harvests during favorable weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, provide warmth for germination, and give seedlings strong light. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install sturdy stakes, cages, or a trellis at planting time and support heavy branches as needed. Water consistently at soil level, mulch to conserve moisture, and maintain airflow around the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, use \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/strong\u003e with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow more room for caged or multi-stemmed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80 days from transplant; weather and conditions affect timing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, round to slightly flattened slicers with variable size and shoulder ribbing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate, regular leaf; sturdy support required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits develop mature red color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Pick progressively as individual tomatoes ripen and handle gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome suppliers report crack resistance, but that does not mean crack-proof fruit or general disease immunity. Consistent watering and healthy foliage remain important; this listing makes no specific disease-resistance claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25+ Seeds","offer_id":41712250912902,"sku":"TB\/B1-2583-624-31-","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50+ Seeds","offer_id":41712250945670,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-83-624-31-","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610590354_q1iy.jpg?v=1770128547","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/boxcar-willie-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}