Burpee Garden Sown tomatoes and peppers, are easy to grow.
These varieties were bred to be planted in cooler soil. Direct-sown tomatoes develop natural hardiness since they adapt to outdoor conditions from the start.
Planting Instructions:
•Tomatoes:
•SOW in fertile, well-worked soil approximately one week before the last possible spring frost. Sow seeds 3-4’ apart in groups of 3and cover with ¼” of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days. Keep young plants free of weeds and pests.
•THIN to stand 1 plant per group when plants are 4” high.
Peppers
•SOW in fertile, well-worked soil approximately one week before the last possible spring frost. Sow seeds 3-4’ apart in groups of 3 and cover with ¼” of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 10-21days. Keep young plants free of weeds and pests.
•THIN to stand 1 plant per group when plants are 4” high.
Here is a calendar on when to plant your
| Planting Dates for the Burpee Garden Sown | ||
| Zone | Average Last Frost Date | Time to Sow Burpee Garden Sown Tomatoes and Peppers |
| 3 | May 20-June 20 | May 20-June 15 |
| 4 | May 15-June 15 | May 15-June 10 |
| 5 | May 1- May 31 | May 1- May 31 |
| 6 | April 20- May 20 | April 25- May 5 |
| 7 | April 20-May 15 | April 20- May 20 |
| 8 | March 15-April 15 | March 10-April 25 |
| 9 | February 15- March 15 | February 10-March 20 |
| 10 | January 15-February 15 | January 15-February 10 |
| 11 | Rarely- January 15 | January 15-February 10 |
Tips:
- Plant seeds in groups and use a plant tag (marker) to indicate where the are planted.
- You can cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of potting soil, so you can tell where they are planted
- Keep soil evenly moist
- Thin to one plant to group to keep the healthiest plants
- Cover with a row cover if frost is expected
- Only the Lavaland pepper is good for container the rest are big plants and did not grow well in containers.
FAQs
How are Burpee Garden Sown™ seeds different from regular seeds? They are five new tomatoes & peppers bred by Burpee for direct outdoor sowing in your garden, in any region.
When should I plant Burpee Garden Sown™ seeds? Sow in your garden in fertile, well-worked soil approximately one week before the last possible spring frost in your growing zone.
Are Burpee Garden Sown™ seeds hardy annuals? Yes, the annual plants will have a natural hardiness since they grow accustomed to outdoor conditions from the start.
Can I grow Burpee Garden Sown™ seeds in containers? Only the Lavaland hot pepper is recommended for containers. The rest are big plants and will grow best when planted in the ground.
Are they easy to grow? Yes, they are easy-growing, direct-sowing revolutionary hybrids with early and abundant harvests.
Are they hybrids? They are direct-sowing revolutionary hybrids.
Can I grow Burpee Garden Sown™ tomatoes and peppers in my growing zone? Yes, these new Burpee bred tomatoes & peppers have been bred for direct outdoor sowing in your garden, in any region.
What should I do if a frost is expected after I have planted the seeds? Cover with a row cover if frost is expected.
Can I start Burpee Garden Sown™ seeds indoors? Yes, but you do not need to!
Are the Burpee Garden Sown GMO? No, All of our seeds and plants were developed through traditional plant breeding methods, not genetic engineering. Burpee has never bred or sold GMO seeds and does not intend to do so in the future.
The following link will provide more information about our company's view on GMO seed:
https://www.burpee.com/nongmo-policy