75 days. Indeterminate. Open-pollinated.
Burrell's Special is an heirloom tomato variety originally developed by Burrell Seeds in Rocky Ford, Colorado.
Vigorous vines, which can reach 4 to 5 feet in height, produce large, round fruits with reddish-orange skin and flesh that weigh an average of 8 ounces each. Fully ripened fruits will have a slight ribbing.
Flavor is sweet and balanced, making this variety an excellent choice for slicing, tossing into salads, or for use in sauces and paste.
Proven ability to set fruit in hot weather. Tolerant to Fusarium and Verticillium.
Burrel's Special Tomato
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 11 Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Spacing: 36 inches Germination Temp: 65°F to 85°F Germination Time: 6 to 8 days Maturation: 75 days Growing Tips
Start tomatoes indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing the seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed flat or cell tray. Use a heat mat to keep the soil temperature between 70-75°F and a humidity dome to ensure the soil stays moist between watering. Germination should occur within 6 to 8 days.
Transplant the seedlings into individual pots once they have grown their second set of leaves, and be sure to bury the stems up to the lower set of leaves to promote strong root growth.
When the outside soil temperature has reached a minimum of 70°F, plant the seedlings at least 2 feet apart in a location with full sun and very rich soil. Water frequently, and be sure to protect the plants if temperatures drop below 55°F.