Tomato 'Burnley Surecrop' Heirloom Seeds

Developed in Melbourne, so suited to our specific growing conditions, this is a tall and vigorous tomato that produces medium sized, round fruit. Disease resistant.

When to Plant
Zone 1: October–December
Zone 2: August–December
Zone 3: August–January
Zone 4: April–July 

For zone map CLICK HERE.

Soil: Tomatoes are very nitrogen- hungry, so prepare the soil by integrating nitrogen-rich pea or broad bean plants into your soil as a green manure. Alternatively, mix compost and chook manure through your patch a fortnight prior to planting.

Soil pH Level 5.5–7.5

Position: Choose a sunny, well-drained spot in your patch, preferably a place you haven’t grown tomatoes in the previous season. 

How to Plant: Propagate in seed trays. Tomatoes are suitable larger pots, but prefer an in-ground veggie patch. It’s recommended to pinch out the first side shoots to encourage plant growth.

Spacing 40–60cm

Depth 0.5-1cm

Companion Plants: Basil, Marigold

No.of seeds: 50

Position: Full sun. Best to follow a crop of nitrogen hungry leafy greens.