Burbank Tomato Heirloom Seeds

Bring classic tomato flavor to a smaller garden with Burbank, an open-pollinated heirloom developed by Luther Burbank around 1915. Compact, stocky determinate plants bear medium-sized red tomatoes with juicy flesh and a bold, well-rounded flavor. Slice one for a sandwich or gather ripe fruit for a homemade sauce.

Why Grow Burbank?

• Traditional red slicers: Smooth, round to slightly flattened fruits commonly weigh about 6–8 oz, with natural variation.
• Compact determinate habit: Bushy plants are more manageable than tall indeterminate vines, but still benefit from support and canopy room.
• Versatile kitchen use: Enjoy fresh slices, salads, salsa, or cooked sauces.
• Historic variety: Developed by Luther Burbank around 1915 and long associated with fresh eating and home processing.
• Two packet options: Choose approximately 25 or 50 seeds.

Planting and Growing

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, provide warmth for germination, and give seedlings strong light. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed.

Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install a small cage or stake to support fruiting branches and keep fruit off the ground. Avoid routine heavy sucker pruning on determinate plants. Water consistently at soil level and mulch to conserve moisture.

For square foot gardening, use 1 plant per sq ft (cage and extra canopy room required). The bushy canopy needs space beyond the planting square; allow more room for an unsupported plant.

Harvest Details

Maturity: Approximately 70–75 days from transplant; conditions affect timing.
Fruit: Medium-sized red slicers, commonly about 6–8 oz; round to slightly flattened.
Flavor: Bold, well-rounded, traditional tomato flavor.
Growth habit: Compact, stocky, determinate; support helpful.
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum.
Life cycle: Frost-tender warm-season annual.
Packet options: Approximately 25 or 50 seeds.

Harvest when fruits develop deep red color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Pick progressively as fruits ripen and handle gently. This listing makes no amino-acid superiority, disease-immunity, or guaranteed-yield claim.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.