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Burgess Lemon

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About Burgess Lemon

An old heirloom variety from Burgess seed catalog. Donated to the USDA in 1969. Indeterminate, regular leaf, vigorous plants produce high yields of 4-10 oz., beautifully shaped, ruffled beefsteaks that are yellow at the beginning of the season, and acquire pinkish blush when the weather gets sunny and hot. Delicious sweet flavors.

Varieties
Heirloom / Open Pollinated
Fruit Colors
Bi-Color / Pink / Yellow
Flesh Colors
Bi-Color / Pink / Yellow
Fruit Shapes
Oblate / Ribbed
Fruit Sizes
Medium
Fruit Weights
4-10 oz
Culinary Uses
Salad / Slicer
Maturities
Mid-season
Plant Types
Indeterminate
Leaves
Regular
Flavors
Sweet
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