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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hillbilly, also sold as Hillbilly Potato Leaf or Flame, is a West Virginia heirloom with huge, flattened beefsteak fruit of one to two pounds, 4 to 6 inches across. The skin is yellow streaked with red toward the blossom end, and the sweet, low-acid flesh is marbled in the same colors. Plants are indeterminate and potato-leaved, climbing to five feet and beyond, so a strong stake or cage is needed to hold the heavy clusters. Sow indoors roughly six weeks ahead of the last frost and set out when nights hold above 50F. Harvest when the marbled fruit gives slightly to a gentle squeeze. Wikipedia lists maturity at 85 days.
Hillbilly traits
- West Virginia bicolor heirloom, also known as Flame
- Flattened yellow fruit streaked with red, 1 to 2 lb and 4 to 6 in
- Sweet, low-acid marbled flesh
- Potato-leaf indeterminate vines of 5 ft or more
- About 85 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato platters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbilly this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Hillbilly FAQ
What kind of tomato is Hillbilly?
Hillbilly, also sold as Hillbilly Potato Leaf or Flame, is a West Virginia heirloom with huge, flattened beefsteak fruit of one to two pounds, 4 to 6 inches across. The skin is yellow streaked with red toward the blossom end, and the sweet, low-acid flesh is marbled in the same colors.
How many days to maturity is Hillbilly?
Hillbilly is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Hillbilly compare with other tomato varieties?
Hillbilly: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hillbilly good for?
Hillbilly is grown for fresh slicing, tomato platters.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.