Brandywine is a large pink beefsteak heirloom tomato dating to the late 19th century and long associated with Amish growers of the eastern United States. The most common strain, Brandywine Sudduth, bears potato-leaf foliage and fruit that regularly reaches one pound or more. Prized for its full, old-fashioned taste, it is one of the most famous heirloom tomatoes in the world and a frequent winner of flavor tastings. The indeterminate vines are notably vigorous but relatively low-yielding, producing a modest number of very large fruit over a long season. Brandywine is a classic slicing tomato best eaten fresh, and it remains a benchmark against which other heirlooms are judged.
Flavor Profile
Deep, sweet and creamy with a rich, full-bodied flavor widely regarded as among the best of all tomatoes.
Visual Characteristics
Very large, slightly ribbed pink-red beefsteak fruit weighing up to a pound or more, borne on potato-leaf plants.
Growing Tips
Vigorous but low-yielding, so give it a long season, sturdy support and consistent feeding; potato-leaf foliage is normal.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Little disease resistance; prone to cracking and foliar disease in wet weather.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.