The Hillbilly organic Tomato, or Solanum lycopersicum ''Hillbilly'', is an heirloom variety of tomato that is part of the beefsteak family. Here’s why the Hillbilly Tomato is the perfect addition to your vegetable garden:

Growing Season: Tomato seeds are best started indoors 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost date with a quality seed starter mix. Sow seeds 1/4 inches deep and keep in front of a sunny window or under an LED grow light. Transplant to the garden by mid-spring. 

Sunlight: Tomatoes require full sun and thrive in the late-spring heat. 

Water and Soil: Tomatoes require organically rich, well-draining soil. Hillbilly can have greater drought tolerance than other tomato varieties. Be sure to plant your tomato transplants with quality plant food to reduce transplant shock and boost root growth.

Harvest: You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes in the early summer. The Hillbilly Tomato will take on a globe shape and have multi-colored red, orange, or yellow skin when ready for harvest. Hillbilly Tomatoes are an excellent choice for fresh eating, roasting, and canning.