TOMATO ‘Burwood Prize’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
‘Burwood Prize’ is a traditional, full-sized **beefsteak-style tomato** renowned for its rich flavor, smooth texture, and excellent slicing quality. Producing large, round, deep red fruit, this heirloom variety is ideal for sandwiches, salads, or fresh off the vine. The tomatoes have a meaty interior with few seeds and a balanced sweet-acidic flavor that appeals to both home cooks and tomato enthusiasts.
An **indeterminate** variety, ‘Burwood Prize’ grows tall and continues to produce fruit over a long season. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and benefits from staking or trellising for support. With good care, it offers generous yields of high-quality tomatoes throughout the summer.
Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender Plant Height: 1.5 – 2.0 m; indeterminate type requires support
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – indoors with warmth; transplant after last frost
- Subtropical: April – October in frost-free areas
Germination: 7 – 12 days Depth: Sow 5 – 6 mm deep Position: Full sun Sow Where: Start in seed trays or pots; transplant when 15–20 cm tall with 2–3 sets of true leaves Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6.0 – 7.5 Rows: 80 – 90 cm apart Spacing: 50 – 60 cm between plants
Details:
- Bury stems deeply when transplanting to encourage a stronger root system.
- Keep soil evenly moist to prevent blossom-end rot and improve fruit quality.
- Support with stakes or cages to manage tall growth and heavy fruit loads.
- Fertilise regularly with a balanced or tomato-specific feed during fruiting.
Harvest: Ready to pick in 75 – 85 days from sowing. Harvest when fruits are fully red and slightly firm for best flavor and texture.
