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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Brandywine is the pink beefsteak heirloom that dates to the 1880s and is still the benchmark for old-fashioned tomato flavor. The fruit is large, often up to 24 ounces, with green shoulders and a rich, sweet-acid taste. Plants are indeterminate with potato-leaf foliage and grow big, so plant deeply, give them a tall stake or heavy cage, and expect the weight of the fruit to pull on the vine. It is slow, taking 80 to 100 days from transplant, and yields are modest, so it pays to start early where summers are hot.
Brandywine traits
- Indeterminate potato-leaf vine to about 6 feet
- Large pink beefsteak fruit up to 24 ounces
- Rich, complex flavor considered a gold standard
- Green shoulders are common
- Late, 80 to 100 days from transplant
- Heirloom dating to 1885
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine this page | 80–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Brandywine FAQ
What kind of tomato is Brandywine?
Brandywine is the pink beefsteak heirloom that dates to the 1880s and is still the benchmark for old-fashioned tomato flavor. The fruit is large, often up to 24 ounces, with green shoulders and a rich, sweet-acid taste.
How many days to maturity is Brandywine?
Brandywine is listed at 80–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Brandywine compare with other tomato varieties?
Brandywine: 80–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Brandywine good for?
Brandywine is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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