Hillbilly Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) – Heirloom Beefsteak, Striking Yellow-Red Marbled Fruits, Sweet Juicy Flesh, High Yield

Minimum: 15+ Seeds

The Hillbilly Tomato is one of those heirlooms that truly earns its place in the spotlight. With giant, marbled fruits streaked in glowing yellow and sunset red, it’s as beautiful on the vine as it is on the plate. Slice one open and you’ll find luscious, sweet, juicy flesh with a mild, fruity tang that makes sandwiches, salads, and fresh garden meals unforgettable. If you’ve ever wanted a tomato that combines sheer size, high yield, and jaw-dropping beauty, Hillbilly delivers.

I remember the first Hillbilly I harvested, nearly two pounds, ripened to a swirl of gold and flame-red. It was almost too pretty to cut, but once I tasted that smooth, sweet flesh, I was hooked. This variety is proof that tomatoes can be gourmet and generous at the same time.

🌟 Why Grow Hillbilly Tomatoes?

• Heirloom beefsteak with roots in the Appalachian Mountains.

• Striking bicolor fruits marbled yellow and red.

• Huge slicers often weighing 1–2 pounds.

• Sweet, low-acid flavor with mild fruity notes.

• High-yielding, indeterminate vines that produce all season.

📜 History & Heritage:
The Hillbilly Tomato is an old Appalachian heirloom, passed down for generations in the U.S. Mountain South. Its name reflects its humble origins, but don’t let that fool you, the flavor and appearance rival the finest gourmet varieties. For seed collectors and heirloom enthusiasts, it’s a variety that carries both cultural heritage and practical value.

🍴 Culinary Uses:

• Slicing: One slice covers an entire sandwich or burger.

• Fresh salads: Adds a vibrant splash of gold and red to every bowl.

• Caprese platters: Stunning when paired with basil and fresh mozzarella.

• Cooking: Makes a golden-red sauce with a sweet, mellow depth.

• Juice & salsa: Smooth texture and mild acidity make it ideal for fresh blends.

🌿 Growing Tips (garden-tested):

• Start early: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost.

• Transplant outdoors: After danger of frost, once nights stay consistently above 55°F.

• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart; vines are indeterminate and benefit from cages, trellises, or sturdy stakes.

• Soil: Rich, fertile soil with compost or organic matter. Prefers loamy, well-drained beds.

• Watering: Keep evenly moist, about 1–2 inches per week; mulch to hold soil moisture and reduce splitting.

• Fertilizing: Feed with balanced organic fertilizer, boosting phosphorus and potassium once flowers set.

• Harvest: 85–95 days from transplant. Pick fruits when golden yellow with prominent red marbling.

💡 Pro Tip: Because Hillbilly fruits are extra-large and heavy, support your vines with strong cages or trellises. Pruning suckers lightly helps direct the plant’s energy into fewer, bigger, more flavorful fruits.

🌍 Perfect For:

• Home gardeners wanting a show-stopping beefsteak.

• Chefs & foodies looking for tomatoes that taste as stunning as they look.

• Farmers’ markets: These bicolor giants always attract attention and sell fast.

• Seed collectors & heirloom enthusiasts who want a classic Appalachian treasure.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Growing Hillbilly Tomatoes feels like growing sunshine itself. The fruits glow in marbled shades of gold and red flame, bursting with sweet, juicy flavor that’s perfect for slicing and sharing. High-yielding vines ensure you’ll have more than enough for family meals, preserving, and gifting to friends and neighbors.

Bring a piece of heirloom history into your garden this season. Plant Hillbilly Tomato Seeds and enjoy one of the most spectacular beefsteak tomatoes ever grown, where every harvest feels like summer at its sweetest. 🍅🌞