Organic ‘Red Boar’ Tomato

Organic ‘Red Boar’ tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a splendid bicolor red and gold with flamboyant stripes and an award-winning taste

The ‘Red Boar’ tomato, created by Wild Boar Farms, is a modern heirloom variety resulting from a red mutation of the famous Green Zebra. It is immediately recognizable by its spectacular yellow-red stripes , which give each fruit a vibrant and striking appearance. Medium-sized, weighing between 60 and 115 g, its round and juicy tomatoes offer a sweet, bright, and harmonious flavor , complex enough to have won several tasting awards. Indeterminate and vigorous, it proves particularly high-performing: productive, reliable, and consistent throughout the season.

‘Red Boar’ matures in 70 to 75 days , placing it among the excellent mid-season varieties. Its uniform foliage, high yield, and striking appearance make it a sought-after tomato for artistic vegetable gardens, farmers’ markets, and gardeners who want to combine beauty, abundance, and deliciousness. It even surpasses many other striped tomatoes on the market in appearance, flavor, and consistency.

Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash

Spread/Carry : Indeterminate, vigorous
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Characteristics : Red fruits striped with yellow, very sweet, excellent for eating, high yield

Farming method

Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Place the seeds 36 mm (1/81/4″) deep in warm, fine potting soil. Maintain a temperature of 2329C for rapid germination in 5 to 10 days . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce firm, vigorous seedlings.

Transplant outdoors when temperatures are stable and all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches) apart with 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet) between rows. Provide full sun (level 3) and regular watering (watering level 3) . Sturdy staking is essential to support the numerous fruit clusters.

Harvesting and preservation

Harvest when the fruits display their well-defined red and gold stripes and have reached full maturity. To get an earlier harvest, pick the tomatoes at their first sign of color , then let them ripen off the vine at 22C or higher . Store them between 12 and 21C with 95% relative humidity to preserve their juicy texture and intense flavor.

Usage ideas

Superb in fresh salads , where its sweet flavor and vibrant color stand out
Perfect for trays of heirloom tomatoes , thanks to its pronounced ridges
Delicious in raw salsa , with its sweet and tangy balance
Ideal for visually enhancing summer dishes: pasta, bruschetta, colorful plates

The ‘Red Boar’ tomato is a celebration of color, taste, and creativity: a remarkable variety that combines horticultural performance, striking aesthetics, and memorable flavor. A must-have for gardeners seeking a truly exceptional striped tomato.