TOMATO Seeds, Brandywine Red

Brandywine Red (Solanum lycopersicum) is a beloved heirloom beefsteak tomato producing large, reddish-pink, meaty fruit with old-fashioned, complex flavor. An indeterminate variety prized by gardeners and chefs.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine Red'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated tomato
• Growth habit: indeterminate
• Days to maturity: about 80 to 90 days from transplant
• Fruit size: up to about 1 pound
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch for seed

Best for

• Slicing for sandwiches
• Fresh salads and caprese
• Standout centerpiece tomatoes
• Sauces
• Seed saving

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the soil warms, planting deep. Grow in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and water consistently and evenly to limit cracking. Stake or cage the tall, indeterminate vines, which keep producing until frost. It prefers warm conditions, roughly 70 to 85 F.

Flavor profile

Sweet, tangy, and richly complex with a slight earthy depth, considered among the best-tasting tomatoes.

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