Box Car Willie Tomato Seeds – Vegetable Plant

Tomato Seeds – Box Car Willie Variety produce medium to large classic red tomatoes on vigorous, high-yielding plants. This heirloom type is known for its strong growth, steady warm-season performance, and reliable fruit production. The plants thrive in full sunlight and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, making them suitable for raised beds, garden rows, and large containers.

Box Car Willie tomatoes develop on indeterminate vines that require staking or caging to support their continuous fruiting. With high germination potential and consistent seasonal yields, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a dependable, traditionally colored tomato with vigorous plant growth.

Features

• Produces medium to large classic red tomatoes

• Heirloom variety with vigorous vine growth

• Reliable warm-season performer

• Suitable for raised beds, containers, and open garden spaces

• High germination potential

• Indeterminate vines for continuous production

Specifications

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common Name: Tomato
Variety: Box Car Willie
Plant Type: Warm-season annual
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Fruit Size: Medium to large
Fruit Color: Red
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
Plant Height: 5–7 feet with strong support
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture
Sowing Method: Start indoors and transplant outdoors

Growing Season:

• Ideal for spring and summer

• Start indoors: January to March

• Transplant outdoors: March to May, once frost risk has passed

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Grown annually in Zones 3–10

• Move outdoors when temperatures exceed 60°F (15°C)