Tomato - Brandywine

They may also be seeded outside after the last average frost date. You simply cannot believe the flavor of this tomato. The tomatoes will attain weights of up to 1 pound. Prune the intermediate tomatoes in order to keep a single stem. The Brandywine is a pink beefsteak type of tomato with thin skin and a rich flavor. The Tomato Pole Brandywine, 'Lycopersicon Lycopersicum', is considered by many to be the best tasting tomato in the world and it has won lots of taste tests. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Pole Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The Brandywine is an old Amish heirloom tomato dating back to 1885 and passed down from generation to generation. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Tomatoes are generally started inside. Brandywine is an intermediate tomato which means they continue to grow indefinitely until frost. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. ... more