White Flower Farm
Tomato 'Brandywine Red'
The 'Brandywine Red' Tomato is a celebrated heirloom beefsteak variety, renowned for its exceptional mild, sweet, and nonacidic flavor, often hailed as the best by many gardeners. This indeterminate plant yields large, meaty fruits that ripen to a beautiful pinkish-red hue, typically 80 to 100 days after transplanting. Cultivated from non-GMO seeds, these plants are shipped as robust seedlings in 1-pint pots, ensuring strong root development. For optimal growth, provide full sun exposure and rich, well-draining soil, along with support like staking or caging.
$8.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
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Category Rank
2589
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#2589 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Cultivar
Brandywine Red
/ Brandywine Red
Who it's for
- Exceptional Heirloom Flavor
- Impressive Fruit Size
- Meaty and Juicy Texture
Who should skip it
- Late Maturity
- Lower Yield Potential
- Susceptibility to Disease and Staking Needs
Key Specs
Cultivar
Brandywine Red
Ripening Time
80-100 days from transplant
Mature Height
8 feet
Mature Spread
4 feet
Shipping Container Size
1 pint pot
Certifications
Non-GMO seed
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Shipping Restrictions
Cannot ship to GA, MD, MT, NV, NJ, NC, or TX
Features
- Exceptional mild, sweet, nonacidic flavor
- Classic heirloom beefsteak quality
- Indeterminate growth produces until frost
- Grown from non-GMO seed stock
- Shipped as stocky seedlings
- Requires staking or caging
- Attracts pollinators
- Suitable for containers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Brandywine Red tomato starts for delivering unparalleled heirloom flavor, often calling the taste the gold standard for home grown produce. Successful growers report robust plants that yield impressive fruit, justifying the premium price. However, satisfaction is highly dependent on gardening experience. A significant portion of feedback notes frustration due to slow initial growth or susceptibility to common blights. This suggests the variety is a high reward purchase favored by experienced gardeners seeking superior taste, but it can be challenging for novices due to the plant's demanding nature.
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