Brandywine Red Tomato

Brandywine Red is a beloved indeterminate heirloom tomato dating back to the 1880s, known for setting the standard for heirloom flavor. It produces large, beefsteak-style, deep pink-red fruits with a smooth, juicy texture and a rich, sweet, slightly tangy taste. It is not the most prolific variety, but it rewards growers with unmatched flavor.

At a glance

• Variety: Brandywine Red Tomato
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Plant habit: Indeterminate
• Origin: 1880s heirloom
• Fruit: Deep pink-red beefsteak, smooth and juicy
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Slicing for sandwiches
• Fresh eating
• Flavor-focused gardeners
• Heirloom collections
• Summer tomato tastings

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost and transplant after frost. Stake or cage these indeterminate plants, give full sun, and water consistently. Yields are moderate, so focus on healthy vines for the best fruit quality.

Flavor profile

Rich, sweet, and slightly tangy, widely regarded as the benchmark for heirloom tomato flavor.

About MIgardener

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