Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 82 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Brimmer, or Pink Brimmer, is an heirloom with meaty pink-purple fruit up to 2.5 lb, high in sugar and low in acid, with thick skin. It doubles as a slicer and a paste type. Indeterminate; stake heavily. About 82 days.
Brimmer traits
- Pink-purple fruit up to 2.5 lb
- Meaty, high-sugar, low-acid flesh
- Thick, durable skin
- Indeterminate heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimmer this page | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Boy | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cuostralee | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| La Padino | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Lampadina | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Red Lightning | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Yellow Brandywine | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
Brimmer FAQ
What kind of tomato is Brimmer?
Brimmer, or Pink Brimmer, is an heirloom with meaty pink-purple fruit up to 2.5 lb, high in sugar and low in acid, with thick skin. It doubles as a slicer and a paste type.
How many days to maturity is Brimmer?
Brimmer is listed at 82 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Brimmer compare with other tomato varieties?
Brimmer: 82 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Boy (82 days), Cuostralee (82 days), La Padino (82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Brimmer good for?
Brimmer is grown for fresh slicing, sauce.
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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