Heirloom Large Barred Boar Tomato Seeds

Heirloom Large Barred Boar Tomato Seeds

Boldly Striped. Intensely Flavored. A Gourmet Heirloom for the True Tomato Connoisseur.

Heirloom Variety  |  Open-Pollinated  |  Non-GMO  |  Naturally Grown

Unleash the wild beauty of your garden with the Heirloom Large Barred Boar Tomato — a truly extraordinary variety known for its deep mahogany skin, green-gold stripes, and rich, smoky-sweet flavor. Originally bred by tomato artisan Brad Gates, this variety has become a cult favorite among gourmet growers, chefs, and heirloom collectors alike.

Why Grow Large Barred Boar Tomatoes?

• Striking Appearance: Dark burgundy skin with metallic green stripes — each fruit is a work of art.
• Robust, Complex Flavor: Deep, earthy, sweet, and tangy with hints of saltiness — perfect for slicing and gourmet dishes.
• Large Beefsteak Fruits: Weighing 200–350g (7–12 oz), ideal for sandwiches, roasting, or tomato tarts.
• Early Maturing for Its Size: Harvest in just 70–80 days from transplanting.
• High-Yielding & Hardy: Vigorous indeterminate vines suited for long harvest seasons.
• Open-Pollinated & Seed-Saving Friendly: Preserve this variety for generations to come.

The Heirloom Story

The Large Barred Boar Tomato is part of the Wild Boar Tomato series — artistically bred heirlooms created to preserve diversity while enhancing taste and performance. At Roots Wave , we grow this variety naturally, with compost and no chemicals — staying rooted in traditional seed-keeping practices.

Growing Instructions

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours)
• Soil: Rich, well-draining, amended with compost
• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart
• Support: Stake or cage — indeterminate variety
• Germination: 6–10 days
• Days to Harvest: 70–80 days from transplanting

What You Get

• Approx. 50+ heirloom-quality seeds per packet
• Homegrown and hand-packed by Roots Wave 
• Naturally cultivated by small-scale, chemical-free farmers

Grow Large Barred Boar. Grow Gourmet Heirlooms.
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