Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Brandymaster Red pairs classic Brandywine eating quality with a hybrid disease package, this time in a red-fruited form. The potato-leaf indeterminate vines grow to around 6 ft and produce beefsteaks 5 to 6 inches across, typically 12 to 16 oz each. Maturity is mid-season, about 80 days after transplanting (roughly 112 from seed). Resistance includes Fusarium and Verticillium wilts, nematodes, Alternaria stem canker, and tobacco mosaic virus. Provide sturdy support and consistent watering to help the large fruit size up evenly. Suited to gardeners who want big, old-fashioned slicers without heirloom-level disease worries.
Brandymaster Red traits
- Red beefsteak fruit, 12 to 16 oz and 5 to 6 inches wide
- Indeterminate potato-leaf plants near 6 ft tall
- Modern F1 strain of the Amish Brandywine line
- About 80 days from transplant, mid-season
- Resistance to TMV, nematodes, Alternaria stem canker and both major wilts
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Burgers and sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandymaster Red 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 | — |
Brandymaster Red FAQ
What kind of tomato is Brandymaster Red?
Brandymaster Red pairs classic Brandywine eating quality with a hybrid disease package, this time in a red-fruited form. The potato-leaf indeterminate vines grow to around 6 ft and produce beefsteaks 5 to 6 inches across, typically 12 to 16 oz each.
How many days to maturity is Brandymaster Red?
Brandymaster Red 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 Brandymaster Red compare with other tomato varieties?
Brandymaster Red: 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 Brandymaster Red good for?
Brandymaster Red is grown for fresh slicing, burgers and sandwiches.
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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