Description
‘Burlesque’ is our new superstar-gorgeous, juicy and prolific. Lovingly bred by Burpee, these large, round vibrant, pure-red 280-350 g fruits entice with heirloom aromatics and tangy tomato sweetness. Ripening from early August, the large fruits are produced in clusters of three to four per truss. ‘ Burlesque’ tomatoes are easy to pick and show no cracking. Excellent blight resistance makes this useful beefsteak for outdoor growing in central and southern Europe.
Sun: full sun
Height: 1.5-1.8 m
Spread: 100 cm
Fruit Size: 300 g
Days to Maturity : 65-70
Determinance: Indeterminate
Uses: greenhouse culture ( north), outdoor plants (south)
- Sow in early spring 1/16 inch deep. Germination takes around 6-14 days at 65-75F.
- Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots. Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall, position in the greenhouse and plant out 24-36 inches apart.
- Provide support and tie in regularly. Remove side shoots and restrict the plant to one main stem. In late summer remove the growing tip to hasten ripening.
