Burmese Sour Tomato – BC

Description

Burmese Sour Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a heritage tomato variety from Myanmar, traditionally associated with Yangon. The fruits are medium to large, bright red and dramatically ribbed, with a slightly flattened, irregular shape and a distinctive mini-pumpkin appearance. Fruits typically weigh around 150–300 g (5–10 oz).

Unlike sweeter tomato varieties, Burmese Sour is prized for its pronounced tangy, tart and savory flavor. It is especially excellent for Burmese-style tomato salads, curries, sauces, stews and cooking, while also making an interesting slicing tomato. The plants are vigorous, productive and indeterminate, reaching around 1.5 m or more and benefiting from strong support.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Start seeds indoors: August
• Transplant outdoors: October

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep in a warm, well-drained seed-starting mix.
• Germination usually takes 7–14 days.
• Transplant seedlings 60–75 cm apart.
• Grow in full sun with 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Provide a strong stake, cage or trellis for the vigorous indeterminate vines.
• Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
• Feed with compost and a balanced tomato fertilizer during the growing season.
• Harvest when the fruits develop a deep bright-red color and feel slightly soft.
• Pick regularly to encourage continued production.