A compact tomato that stands out for its beautiful variegated potato-leaf foliage and red beefsteak fruits streaked with yellow.

What makes Jill in a Box memorable is the combination of its variegated potato-leaf foliage and its fruits with a sweet, fruity flavor. Its medium-sized tomatoes have juicy flesh and a lovely aromatic richness. Their sweetness is balanced by moderate acidity, creating a pleasant balance of flavors.

Jill in a Box was developed by Dean Slater in Michigan. Its compact plant reaches approximately one metre in height.

Every variety has its own personality. The best tomato isn’t the one that everyone likes, but the one that finds its place in your garden, your kitchen, and your habits.

You can share its seeds within your community: our seeds are reproducible.

Cultivate your preferences.

Flavor Profile

Sweet & Fruity

Sweet: ●●●●○ | Tangy: ●●○○○ | Aromatic: ●●●○○

Intensity: Moderate to pronounced | Texture: Juicy

Each flavor profile is based on my own observations in the garden and during tasting. The seeds come from tomatoes selected in my garden.

Technical Information

Use: Salads, sandwiches, slices and fresh eating
Type: Beefsteak, compact
Color: Red with yellow stripes
Size: Medium
Flesh: Juicy
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Origin: Michigan, USA; grown in my own garden
Breeder: Dean Slater
Foliage: Variegated, potato-leaf type
Growth habit: Compact
Height: Approximately 100 cm

Sowing: 5 mm deep, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Hardening off: Gradually before transplanting
Temperature: 24 to 32 °C for germination, then 16 to 20 °C

Full sun | Compact growth ↕ approx. 100 cm | ↔ 50 cm | Sturdy stake

Discover its sisters in flavor or use among the recommended varieties.