Burbank Tomato Seeds (Organic)

Burbank Tomato is a classic heirloom variety prized for its medium-sized, round red fruit and dependable performance. Developed by horticulturist Luther Burbank, this determinate variety matures in 75-85 days, delivering a concentrated harvest of flavorful, firm tomatoes. The fruit typically weighs 6-8 ounces, making it perfect for slicing, fresh eating, or cooking into sauces and salsas. Burbank Tomato thrives in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, producing consistently even in challenging conditions. The plants are compact and easy to manage, making them an excellent choice for small gardens or container growing.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Lycoperiscon esculentum
• Plant type: Tender Annual
• Growth habit: Determinate
• Crop category: Tomato
• Kitchen profile: Burbank Tomato is a classic heirloom variety prized for its medium-sized, round red fruit and dependable performance.
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 7-14 Days
• Height At Maturity: 2'-4'
• Days To Maturity: 70 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 3-4'

Plan Burbank Tomato as a warm-season crop. Start seed in a protected setting when local timing allows seedlings to reach transplant size after frost danger has passed. Provide strong light and avoid keeping the root zone continuously saturated. Use the recorded spacing and add support if the growth habit requires it. Check fruit as it changes color and firmness, then harvest at the stage suited to its intended kitchen use. Seasonal conditions can shift actual maturity.

Known for its rich flavor and meaty texture, Burbank Tomato is a favorite among home gardeners and market growers.

This heirloom variety is resistant to cracking and stores well, ensuring you enjoy fresh, high-quality fruit throughout the season.

Burbank is an heirloom which produces medium-sized red, round fruit suited for slicing or canning.

Before sowing Burbank Tomato, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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