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Hillbilly is a West Virginia heirloom dating to the late 1800s, famed for its sunrise look—golden-yellow flesh streaked with tomato-red. The giant, 1–2 lb beefsteaks are meaty with few seeds, and the flavor leans mellow-sweet with low acidity, the kind you can slice thick and eat with just olive oil and salt. That bicolor marbling isn’t just pretty; it brings a gentle, fruity depth that shines in caprese, fresh salsa, bruschetta, and golden gazpacho. Pile slabs on burgers, layer into tomato pies, or pair with basil and mozzarella for a plate that stops conversation. An old farmstead keeper with modern appeal—Hillbilly turns mid-summer harvests into color and comfort on the table.
Start seed indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost. Provide plants with plenty of light to avoid tall, spindly tomato transplants. A sunny south-facing window or grow lights will be sufficient. A heat mat helps to speed up the germination process. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 65-85 degrees. A few weeks before transplanting time, harden off plants by exposing them to an increasing number of hours outdoors each day. Delay transplanting until your soil has thoroughly warmed up in the spring; usually about 2 weeks after the your average last frost date. Set transplants in the ground and cover stem so that only 2-3 sets true leaves are exposed, resulting in a stronger root system.
Scientific name: solanum lycopersicum
Days to maturity: 85-94
Seed depth: 1/4-1/2"
Days to sprout: 6-12
Plant spacing: 15-24"
Row spacing: 3-4'
Light requirements: sunny
Plant height: 6-8'
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: no
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I planted a total of 16 in one of those peat pod seed starters and only 2 came up. Neither of them have gown over a few inches tall.
Hi there, we are sorry to hear about your experience with our Hillbilly Tomato Seeds. As part of our commitment to quality, all of our seed is professionally tested, ensuring germination rates and purity exceed industry standards. We stand behind our products, and we're always ready to help troubleshoot any issues you might encounter. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, and we'll be in touch to offer our assistance.