Brandywine Black Tomato Seeds (Organic)

Brandywine Black Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is an organic potato-leaf heirloom, indeterminate beefsteak bearing flattened burgundy-purple fruit up to a pound with black shoulders.

At a glance

• Variety: Black Brandywine, potato-leaf heirloom (Lycopersicon esculentum)
• Type: Organic, tender annual, indeterminate
• Days to maturity: 80 to 120
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4"
• Spacing after thinning: 24" to 36"
• Height at maturity: 5' to 7'; needs staking or caging
• Seeds per pack: approx. 50 (about 8,928 per 1 oz)

Flavor profile

Rich, sweet, and smoky with earthy depth and a luxurious texture; fruit ripens to deep burgundy-purple with green to black shoulders, ideal for slicing and gourmet dishes.

Best for

• Slicing and fresh salads
• Gourmet and heirloom-focused recipes
• Full-season growing with sturdy support
• Traditional and raised garden beds
• Home gardeners and chefs seeking standout flavor

How to grow

Sow 1/4" deep at a soil temperature of 70 to 85F; germination takes 6 to 12 days. Grow in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, spacing 24 to 36 inches apart. The vigorous indeterminate vines bear heavy yields and need staking or caging for support throughout the season.

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