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- Days to maturity
- 78–85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpee's Long Keeper, also sold as Long-Keeper or Long Keeper, was bred for storage: its red fruit of 6 to 7 ounces holds for weeks after picking, extending the season past frost. Plants are indeterminate and harvested in main season, so stake or cage. Pick late fruit before frost and let it finish indoors.
Burpee's Long Keeper traits
- Main-season tomato bred for storage quality
- Red fruit about 6 to 7 oz
- Indeterminate plants
- Also known as Long Keeper
Good for
- Storage after harvest
- Late-season fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpee's Long Keeper this page | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Creole | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Ponderosa | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandma's Pick | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Manyel | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
Burpee's Long Keeper FAQ
What kind of tomato is Burpee's Long Keeper?
Burpee's Long Keeper, also sold as Long-Keeper or Long Keeper, was bred for storage: its red fruit of 6 to 7 ounces holds for weeks after picking, extending the season past frost. Plants are indeterminate and harvested in main season, so stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Burpee's Long Keeper?
Burpee's Long Keeper is listed at 78–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Burpee's Long Keeper compare with other tomato varieties?
Burpee's Long Keeper: 78–85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Boy (78 days), Burpee's Big Girl (78 days), Creole (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Burpee's Long Keeper good for?
Burpee's Long Keeper is grown for storage after harvest, late-season fresh eating.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.