"Salsa lovers, your tomato is here. You can chop this tomato into tiny cubes that remain perfectly firm and solid yet also sweet. Large, plum-shaped and dripless, 'Fresh Salsa' is ""all meat""- ideal for tasty salsas, bruschettas and ""light"" Italian sauces. Determinate, bushy plants are loaded with 4-5 oz. fruits, 2-3 1/2"" long by 2"" in diameter. 65-75 days. Plants ship in spring at proper planting time. ( click here for shipping schedule ) "
Average Customer Rating:
3.5 out of 5
12 of 23 (52%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
FEATURED REVIEW
Excellent,
March 2, 2006 Submitted byAnonymous from Oglesby,IL
Plant performance:
5
out of 5
Taste:
5
out of 5
Yield:
5
out of 5
"Excellent tasting by far the best tomato for salsa, salads and so much more. cuts easy and is all meat!!"
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
IL
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
1-5 years
Review 2 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 250 Contributor
massive yield,
January 26, 2009 Submitted byTHEGARDENGURU from pittsburgh suburbs
"great firm fruit that has good shelve life and massive yield. to many to eat or give a way my freezer is still packed with these"
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
PA
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 3 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
4
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 50 Contributor
Better for Sauce,
August 22, 2008 Submitted byChestnut from Northwest, OH
"It's not entirely fair to say these tomatoes are dry, it is more accurate to say they are gel-less. Flesh is rather firm, but texture is more towards mealy. Flavor is mild and sweet, with a twang of acid coming from the skin. Cooked, they release lots of moisture proving that they aren't actually dry, and the sweetness is enhanced a lot. Salsa I made is very much a sweet flavor instead of tangy. These are much better suited for tomato sauces, because of the sweet taste.
Plants had horrible blossom-end rot (other tomato plants not really affected). I am getting loads of these, but they are very small. Largest was 6 oz."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Beginner
State of residence:
OH
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
0-1 years
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Not dry, just gel-less!
Review 4 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
2
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 250 Contributor
Less than hoped for,
June 2, 2008 Submitted byPuna from Tolland County, CT
"I have been growing tomatoes since I was 10 years old and helping my dad in his tomato garden. In fact, tomatoes are the only thing I can consistently grow well. Every year I try one or two new varieties of tomatoes to see if there are any other varieties that I'd want to add to my annual planting list.
Last year, I tried the Fresh Salsa and I wasn't impressed. My sister makes awesome homemade salsa, so when I saw these, I had to try them.
Overall I thought the yield was very poor and the taste was so-so. I got maybe 10 tomatoes total off three plants. There weren't even any green ones to pick and let ripen indoors at the end of the season. I will not order these again. I've had much better flavor and yeild with other plants."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
CT
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 5 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
1
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 25 Contributor
Not much flavor...,
January 31, 2008 Submitted byTomatoBug from Mount Upton, NY
"Fresh Salsa was a disappointment in our garden. The flavor was lacking and the tomatoes were small and the texture was mealy. The plants grew well and adapted to the outdoors very quickly, but I would recommend another tomaoto for salsa or as a sauce or canning tomato. I would not purchase them again."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Very skilled
State of residence:
NY
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 6 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
2
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 10 Contributor
Somewhat disappointed,
December 24, 2007 Submitted byYardner from Southern Ohio
"Flavor was lacking we thought."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
OH
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
5-10 years
Review 7 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
1
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Number One Contributor
Mealy and dry.,
November 12, 2007 Submitted byLakeErieGarden from Lorain, OH
"This is a flat out poor tasting tomato. True, it is not going to get juice everywhere because there is none. No flavor and mealy. I think what Burpee was gunning for is an Heirloom tomato called a Federle. Unusual appearance, like a goose's head and this is the one you really truly want for Salsa making. You will win every contest I assure you. Don't waste your time with this. Heck, even a Roma tastes great compared to this."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
OH
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
5-10 years
Review 8 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 250 Contributor
The best!!!!,
October 31, 2007 Submitted byslg222000 from Philadelphia, PA
"This tomato was great for salsas, sauces and salads. Everyone should try it! I will definitely buy this plant again for next year."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
PA
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 9 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
2
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Yuck,
September 12, 2007 Submitted byPAgardengirl
"I had such high hopes for this tomato and am sadly disappointed. I completely agree with the reviewer who compared the flavor of these to supermarket tomatoes in December. They are prolific, yes, but who wants a bunch of dry, tasteless tomatoes? Not me! I'm going back to Romas!"
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Review 10 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
2
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 500 Contributor
Better paste tomatoes out there,
September 5, 2007 Submitted bydcook
"Based on reviews and Burpee's description, I found this tomato interesting. From seed it grew very well and the plants looked awesome at planting time. The fruit is average at best. I was disappointed that I wasted so much limited garden space on these. Not real prolific and flavor is nothing special."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Review 11 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 500 Contributor
Versatile Tomato!,
August 29, 2007 Submitted byChefAnn
"These salsa tomatoes really deliver! Plants are healthy, with decent yield of beautiful, firm tomatoes. No problem whatsoever with disease. They are an absolute MUST for anyone who makes batches of salsa or relishes. They are also fantastic for bruschetta or for fresh, no-cook tomato sauces. I've been growing plum tomatoes for years, but honestly, I find the salsa tomato more versatile and easier to prepare."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Review 12 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 500 Contributor
Best salsa I ever made!,
August 20, 2007 Submitted byhickory
"One plant gave me 40 tomatoes in one picking! Another had over 24. Fruits were very nice sized, with few seeds and very little juice."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Review 13 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
2
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 250 Contributor
Not much flavor,
August 16, 2007 Submitted bytomatogirl from Chicago
"I was not impressed with these. I will not grow these again. It is easy to find tomatoes with much more flavor."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
IL
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 14 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
2
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 250 Contributor
Very Mealy,
August 10, 2007 Submitted byjmemay
"Our salsas turned out to be very mealy. We wish we would have planted regular romas!!"
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Review 15 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
1
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Just about the worst ever,
August 5, 2007 Submitted byDoubleD
"I'm growing 5 varieties of tomatoes in my garden this year, and the salsa is one of them. I ordered 3 plants from Burpee. One I gave away, so I don't know anything about it. The second has produced fruit that look nothing like the salsa. It matures to a fruit that is red on the bottom half and remains unripe yellow on the top half no matter what I do. Top half is no good to eat. Bottom half has moderate flavor, but nothing to rave about. The third plant looks more like the Burpee photo on the exterior and has produced many, many fruit. But the fruit are horrible! The interior is completely dry and tasteless -- and I mean COMPLETELY dry. I've thrown every single one of them away. The other tomato varieties in the garden are doing nicely, and have produced beautiful, flavorful fruit. Only the salsa has been a problem. I would not recommend it and would not grow it again."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Review 16 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 100 Contributor
Best salsa tomato ever,
January 10, 2007 Submitted byMissP from Central Florida
Plant performance:
5
out of 5
Taste:
4
out of 5
Yield:
4
out of 5
"This is the best salsa tomato I've ever tried. Really meaty and doesn't make your salsa watery at all. Nice, firm flesh with virtually no water, and their taste is plenty good, especially when mixed with other ingredients. I use this tomato also for brushetta and other dishes where I don't want the liquid to ruin the dish. I don't use pesticides since I have a "serious" butterfly garden and don't want to kill my larvae - and even so, these tomatoes didn't seem prone to bugs. I did plant marigolds in between and around them to help keep pests away. I experienced a nice harvest with just light applications of organic fertilizer. Very pleased with this tomato, after discovering this tomato last year, I will grow this every year from now on!"
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
FL
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
5-10 years
Review 17 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
4
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 500 Contributor
Just like they describe!,
December 29, 2006 Submitted byCoco
Plant performance:
5
out of 5
Taste:
3
out of 5
Yield:
4
out of 5
"This really is a great tomato for salsas. It is indeed all meat and is great for chopping up for salsas and salads and not ending up with a dripping mass of seeds. I can't say that the taste was anything too spectacular, but it was good and I would definitely recommend growing this tomato."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Review 18 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Do overs!,
December 20, 2006 Submitted byhairex2
Plant performance:
5
out of 5
Taste:
5
out of 5
Yield:
4
out of 5
"We rated this tomato the best overall out of 15 varieties we planted last year for canning and salsa. We are going to plant mostly this kind in the spring."
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Review 19 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Best Sauce tomato I have ever tried,
September 21, 2006 Submitted byLinda1 from SW Ohio
Plant performance:
5
out of 5
Taste:
5
out of 5
Yield:
5
out of 5
"This tomato was good for salads, slicing and salsa, but what it was best for was sauce. It made the best tasting sauce I have ever gotten from any home grown tomato! I did a comparison batch from this and two other sauce type tomatos that I grew in the same patch this year and there was just no comparison, it was the best."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Very skilled
State of residence:
OH
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 20 for Tomato Fresh Salsa - Packet (30 seeds)
2
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 500 Contributor
Yes, it's firm--but so is a supermarket tomato,
August 23, 2006 Submitted byErika from Columbus, OH
Plant performance:
5
out of 5
Taste:
1
out of 5
Yield:
5
out of 5
"This tomato lived up to it's promise--it's almost entirely juiceless, and slices beautifully. Unfortunately, the flavor is about the same as a supermarket tomato in December. I was really disappointed, and won't be growing them again."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Very skilled
State of residence:
OH
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
5-10 years
