Survival Garden Seeds Hillbilly Tomato Seeds
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking large flavorful fruit.
These heirloom beefsteak tomatoes are prized for their massive, marbled yellow-red fruits and sweet, low-acid flavor. Perfect for fresh slicing, this indeterminate variety offers a reliable, high-yield harvest for home gardeners looking for a unique, visually striking addition to their summer garden.
$3.49
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking gourmet, low-acid tomatoes for fresh summer salads
- Self-sufficient gardeners looking to build a permanent, sustainable seed bank
- Competitive growers wanting large, show-stopping tomatoes for their harvest displays
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners with short growing seasons and early frost risks
- Small-space gardeners or those without heavy-duty trellising and cages
- Growers in humid regions prone to blight and fungal infections
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Indeterminate vines provide a consistent, season-long harvest of massive fruits.
Climate Adaptability
Heat-tolerant genetics ensure reliable performance across a wide range of zones.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, low-acid profile makes this a standout for fresh summer eating.
Germination Reliability
Open-pollinated, untreated seeds offer consistent sprouting with standard soil conditions.
Ease of Cultivation
Vigorous growth requires staking, but rewards gardeners with impressive, heavy yields.
Fruit Quality
Crack-resistant skin protects the meaty, marbled interior during heavy production.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Planting Zones
3-11
Light
Full Sun
Soil Temp for Germination
70-80 degrees F
Germination Time
5-10 days
Planting Depth
0.25 inches
Plant Size
2-3 feet tall, 2-3 foot spread
Days to Harvest
55-65 days
Seed Count
36-45
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