Description

Brandywine Red Tomato is a renowned heirloom variety celebrated for its exceptional flavor and large, beefsteak-type fruits. This classic produces deep red tomatoes with smooth, slightly ribbed shoulders and rich, juicy flesh that delivers a full, old-fashioned tomato taste.

Highly prized for slicing, Brandywine Red is perfect for sandwiches, fresh salads, and showcasing at the peak of summer. Its complex flavor—balanced, sweet, and slightly tangy—has made it a favorite among gardeners and tomato enthusiasts for generations.

• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated annual
• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Transplant: After soil has warmed and danger of frost has passed
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 24–36 inches
• Height: 60–84 inches (indeterminate)
• Days to harvest: 80–90 days

Tomatoes thrive in warm conditions and require fertile, well-drained soil. Provide consistent moisture and support with staking or cages. As an indeterminate variety, Brandywine Red will continue producing throughout the season. Harvest when fruits are fully colored and slightly soft to the touch for best flavor.

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