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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Box Car Willie is an American heirloom beefsteak that earns its keep by being reliable rather than fussy. The smooth, reddish-orange to red fruit weighs roughly 8 to 16 ounces, round to slightly flattened, with meaty flesh and a well-balanced sweet-acid flavor. It tolerates cracking and holds up better against disease than many heirlooms, performing in both humid and dry climates, and it often outyields more famous names like Brandywine when conditions are variable. Vines are vigorous and indeterminate, so stake or cage. Start seed 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and plant into deeply prepared, fertile soil. A good first large heirloom for beginners.
Box Car Willie traits
- American heirloom red beefsteak known for reliability
- Smooth reddish-orange fruit, about 8 to 16 oz
- Balanced sweet-acid flavor with meaty flesh
- Tolerant to cracking and relatively disease resistant for an heirloom
- Vigorous indeterminate vines
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Beginner heirloom growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Car Willie this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Box Car Willie FAQ
What kind of tomato is Box Car Willie?
Box Car Willie is an American heirloom beefsteak that earns its keep by being reliable rather than fussy. The smooth, reddish-orange to red fruit weighs roughly 8 to 16 ounces, round to slightly flattened, with meaty flesh and a well-balanced sweet-acid flavor.
How many days to maturity is Box Car Willie?
Box Car Willie is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Box Car Willie compare with other tomato varieties?
Box Car Willie: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Box Car Willie good for?
Box Car Willie is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, beginner heirloom growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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