Botanical Interests Tomato Pole Brandywine

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Brandywine Pole Tomato Seeds

Heirloom

#0051

This packet yields approximately 24 plants when started inside.

 

You simply will not believe the wonderful flavor of this tomato! Named after Brandywine Creek in Chester County, PA, it is an old heirloom dating back to 1889, passed down from generation to generation. 'Brandywine' is a heat-tolerant, pinkish/red beefsteak type with thin-skinned, rich-flavored, 3/4–1 lb. fruits. Provide support for vines with potato-leaf foliage that reach 6' or more.

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum

 

Days to Maturity: 80 days from transplanting

 

Family: Solanaceae

 

Native: Andes

 

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

 

Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer

 

Variety Information: 8–16 oz. pinkish/red, rich-flavored, thin-skinned tomato. 'Brandywine' has potato-leaf foliage. Probably the most famous of all American heirloom tomatoes, 'Brandywine' was introduced in 1889 by the Philadelphia seed firm of Johnson & Stokes.

 

Type: Indeterminate, Slicer (Learn more)

 

Attributes: Heat Tolerant