Box Car Willie · Tomato
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Apr 13th |
| Last Frost | Jun 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jul 20th |
| Harvest Begins | Oct 18th |
| Harvest Ends | Aug 1st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 8 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Determinate |
| Support Needed | Cage |
| Planting Depth | Deep |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 8 |
Expert Note: For best yields with this orange-red slicer, transplant only once soil is reliably warm (about 60°F+) and keep plants evenly watered during flowering.