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Box Car Willie Tomato Seeds - Heirloom with Old-fashioned Tomato Flavor

Box Car Willie Tomato Seeds - Heirloom with Old-fashioned Tomato Flavor

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Box Car Willie Tomato Seeds - A Taste of Heirloom History

Discover the vibrant and delicious Box Car Willie Tomato Seeds, an open-pollinated heirloom variety that brings old-fashioned tomato flavor to your garden. With its bright orange-red, smooth, and juicy 10-12 oz. fruits, this indeterminate plant grows up to 5’ tall, offering a bountiful harvest in just 75-90 days.

Why Choose Box Car Willie Tomato Seeds?

These heirloom tomato seeds produce round, meaty slicers packed with rich, sweet, and tangy flavors—perfect for sandwiches, salads, or fresh eating. The non-GMO seeds ensure you’re growing a natural, time-tested variety with a fascinating backstory.

A Story Worth Savoring

Originally bred by Joe Bratka’s father, the Box Car Willie Tomato was nearly lost to time until Carolyn Male revived the seeds in the mid-1990s. Now, you can grow this piece of gardening history in your own backyard!

Key Features:

  • Bright Orange-Red Fruits: 10-12 oz., round, and smooth
  • Indeterminate Habit: Vigorous vines reaching 5’ tall
  • Heirloom & Non-GMO: Preserved for generations
  • Rich Flavor: Classic tomato taste for fresh eating

Plant these organic-friendly seeds and enjoy a slice of tomato heritage. Order your Box Car Willie Tomato Seeds today and grow a story as flavorful as its fruit!

  • Each packet contains 10 seeds
  • Color: Orange
  • Shape: Round
  • Size:  10-12 oz.
  • Maturity: 75-90 days after transplant
  • Plant Size: 5 ft.
  • Plant Habit: Indeterminate
  • Solanum lycopersicum
  • Heirloom – Open-pollinated
  • Untreated/Non-GMO
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