{"product_id":"burgundy-traveler-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Burgundy Traveler Tomato, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBurgundy Traveler Tomato Heirloom Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow meaty red slicers for summer sandwiches with Burgundy Traveler. This open-pollinated heirloom bears round to slightly flattened tomatoes with an earthy, sweet flavor and juicy flesh. Slice a ripe fruit for lunch or combine your harvest with basil for a simple garden salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Burgundy Traveler?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial red fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly described as approximately 6–12 oz, with natural variation in size and shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty slicing texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for sandwiches, salads, platters, and cooked sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy, sweet flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich fresh-eating tomato without claiming superiority over other varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported heat tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed suppliers describe good performance in hot climates, but extreme temperatures can still affect flowering, fruit set, and harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install sturdy stakes, cages, or a trellis at planting time. Water consistently at soil level and mulch to conserve moisture. Maintain airflow and healthy foliage to help protect developing fruit; heat tolerance does not eliminate normal care needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, use \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/strong\u003e with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow more room for caged or multi-stemmed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80 days from transplant; conditions affect timing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red to deep rosy-red slicers, commonly 6–12 oz; round to slightly flattened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy and sweet with meaty, juicy flesh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate; sturdy support required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits develop mature color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Do not expect purple-black fruit from the variety name. Pick progressively as individual tomatoes ripen, and handle gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25+ Seeds","offer_id":44006254051462,"sku":"TB\/B1-25-90-424-31","price":3.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50+ Seeds","offer_id":44006254084230,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-90-424-31","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/image_a1a5ee24-83db-42f7-912a-16d29dfbd1df.png?v=1792936939","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/burgundy-traveler-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}