Large Barred Boar Tomato
Best choice for home gardeners seeking unique, flavorful heirloom-quality tomatoes.
Experience the unique Large Barred Boar Tomato, an exotic, open-pollinated variety from Wild Boar Farms. This tomato produces large, flattened fruits, typically weighing 8-12 oz, with a striking pink-brown hue and green stripes. Its rich, meaty flesh offers a delicious flavor, often likened to prized heirlooms. These certified organic seeds mature in 65-75 days, thriving in fertile soil with consistent moisture. Part of the distinctive Wild Boar series, this variety is a testament to passionate breeding and heirloom preservation for future generations.
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Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking visually striking produce for market or home displays
- Gourmet cooks prioritizing complex, smoky flavors in fresh dishes
- Sandwich lovers needing substantial, meaty slices for burgers and meals
Who should skip it
- Casual growers lacking the time for heavy-duty staking and support
- Gardeners in regions with unpredictable rainfall or inconsistent irrigation
- Beginner harvesters who prefer clear visual cues for peak ripeness
Performance breakdown
Flavor Complexity
Rich, meaty profile rivals the most sought-after heirloom varieties.
Visual Appeal
Striking pink-brown skin with green stripes makes a stunning garden centerpiece.
Maturity Speed
Impressively fast harvest window for a large-fruited indeterminate tomato.
Genetic Integrity
Open-pollinated seeds ensure reliable heirloom traits for future seed saving.
Cultivation Ease
Requires consistent moisture and support for its heavy, indeterminate growth habit.
Organic Purity
Certified organic status guarantees clean, high-quality genetics for your garden.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Maturity
65-75 Days
Seed Count
20 seeds per pack
Germination Temperature
Optimum 70-85ºF
Seed Sowing Depth
1/4” deep
Plant Habit
Indeterminate
Fruit Size
8-12 oz
Is Organic
true
Features
- Developed by renowned organic breeder Brad Gates
- Unique pink-brown fruits with green striping
- Meaty, rich, and flavorful flesh
- Early maturity, around 65 days
- Heirloom quality for future generations
- Certified Organic seeds
- Part of the gourmet Wild Boar series
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Large Barred Boar Tomato for its exceptional quality and striking visual design. Gardeners are thrilled by the complex, rich flavor profile, noting a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity that elevates summer meals. The unique dark striping and large size make this variety a standout, delivering both high yield and reliable performance. Sentiment highlights that while it is an heirloom, the growing experience is surprisingly robust, making it a highly valued addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the Large Barred Boar plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. You will need to provide a sturdy trellis or cage to support its ongoing vertical growth.
These tomatoes typically reach maturity in 65 to 75 days after transplanting. This makes them a relatively early-maturing variety compared to many other large-fruited heirlooms.
Yes, because these are open-pollinated seeds, you can save the seeds from your harvested tomatoes to plant in future seasons. They will grow true to type, allowing you to preserve the variety year after year.
For the best results, plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep them in a warm area between 70-85ºF. Once they have sprouted, ensure they receive plenty of full sun or high-quality grow lights.
You can expect these tomatoes to weigh between 8 and 12 ounces each. They feature a distinct flattened shape with a unique pink-brown color and green striping.
They thrive in fertile soil with consistent moisture, just like most heirloom tomatoes. Because they are a larger variety, keeping the soil evenly watered is key to preventing fruit cracking and ensuring the best flavor.
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