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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pink Brandywine is the pink-fleshed original that built the Brandywine name, and many heirloom growers call it the best-tasting tomato they have raised. Fruit is large, 12 to 24 ounces and up to a pound and a half, oblate to irregular and slightly lobed, deep pink inside and out, with a complex sweet-rich flavor that lacks the sharpness of red tomatoes. The two main true-breeding lines, Sudduth and Platfoot, are both potato-leaved, a marker of the genuine strain. Be warned that it is slow and demanding: tall, sprawling indeterminate vines are hard to support, fruit sets late, and it wants a long warm season. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, plant deep, and stake or cage at once.
Pink Brandywine traits
- Potato-leaved pink beefsteak heirloom, the classic Brandywine strain
- Large, slightly lobed pink fruit, 12 to 24 oz
- Complex, sweet, low-acid flavor with a strong reputation
- Sprawling indeterminate vines that are late to set fruit
- Sudduth and Platfoot are the main documented lineages
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Heirloom flavor tasting
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Brandywine this page | 80 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 | — |
Pink Brandywine FAQ
What kind of tomato is Pink Brandywine?
Pink Brandywine is the pink-fleshed original that built the Brandywine name, and many heirloom growers call it the best-tasting tomato they have raised. Fruit is large, 12 to 24 ounces and up to a pound and a half, oblate to irregular and slightly lobed, deep pink inside and out, with a complex sweet-rich flavor that lacks the sharpness of red tomatoes.
How many days to maturity is Pink Brandywine?
Pink Brandywine is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Pink Brandywine compare with other tomato varieties?
Pink Brandywine: 80 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 Pink Brandywine good for?
Pink Brandywine is grown for fresh slicing, heirloom flavor tasting.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.