{"product_id":"tomato-burnley-gem-1161","title":"Tomato Burnley Gem Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnley Gem is an early-producing bush tomato bearing smooth, round red fruits approximately 4–7 cm across. The medium-sized fruits have good flavour and are a useful all-purpose tomato for salads, sandwiches, cooking and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Australian variety associated with Victoria’s Burnley Horticultural College, Burnley Gem was selected for reliable cropping under Australian conditions. It is particularly noted for setting fruit well in hot, dry weather, when some tomato varieties struggle with fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact determinate plants produce their crop over a relatively concentrated period and require less training than climbing tomatoes. Their early production and tolerance of challenging conditions make Burnley Gem a dependable choice for warm and dry growing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 25 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: February–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–April\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August–December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions. Although compact and determinate, plants may benefit from support when carrying a heavy crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375879344346,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72923c53.41841620","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46375879377114,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72923cb6.70326685","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/burnley_gem.jpg?v=1784769244","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-burnley-gem-1161","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}