Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 80-100 days A lovely black version of the famous Brandywine Tomato, with great old-fashioned heirloom tomato flavor! The Brandywine Black Heirloom Tomato has the rich, earthy yet sweet, delicious taste that black tomatoes are known for. Fruits are oval, a beefsteak type, slightly flattened, 12-16 oz. in size, dark red and black with green shoulders in color at maturity. Vigorous, indeterminate vines are good producers. One slice of these flavorful black beauties will almost cover a whole sandwich! Brandywine Black is great for fresh eating, good slicer.
Planting Instructions for Brandywine Black Tomato Seeds
Start Heirloom Brandywine Black Tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Plant the Tomato seeds ¼” deep in sterile seed starting mix. Germination occurs in 6-14 days in soil 70-90°F. Once true leaves develop, separate Heirloom / Open Pollinated Tomato plants into 3-4″ pots, placing in full light & cooler temps (60-70°F). Set out hardened off Tomato transplants, in full sun, once soil has warmed, 18-30″ apart, in rows 3-4′ apart. Plant tall, spindly Brandywine Black Tomato seedlings deeper, the stems will sprout roots and support and strengthen the plant. To help prevent blossom end rot, put 1 Tbs of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells at the bottom of your planting hole. The calcium will help build strong cell walls once your heirloom tomatoes plants start producing fruit. For strong Brandywine Black tomato plants, add 1 Tbs of aged compost and 1 Tbs of bone meal to the bottom of the hole as well.
FAQ:
What makes the Brandywine Black Heirloom Tomato unique?
The Brandywine Black Tomato stands out for its rich, earthy yet sweet flavor, characteristic of black tomatoes. Its fruits are large (12-16 oz.), oval, slightly flattened, and have a striking dark red and black color with green shoulders.
How long does it take for Brandywine Black Tomatoes to mature?
The Brandywine Black Heirloom Tomato takes 80-100 days to mature from the time of planting.
What type of plant is the Brandywine Black Tomato?
The Brandywine Black Tomato is a vigorous, indeterminate vine, meaning it grows continuously and produces fruit throughout the growing season. Known for being a prolific producer, it yields large, flavorful tomatoes perfect for fresh eating and slicing.
What are the planting instructions for Brandywine Black Tomato seeds?
To grow Brandywine Black Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date, planting them ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at a soil temperature of 70 to 90°F. Once true leaves develop, transplant the seedlings into 3- to 4-inch pots and place them in full light with cooler temperatures around 60 to 70°F. After hardening off the plants, set them outdoors in full sun when the soil has warmed, spacing them 18 to 30 inches apart, with rows 3 to 4 feet apart. For taller seedlings, planting deeper can help strengthen the plant by encouraging root growth along the stem.
How can I prevent blossom end rot in Brandywine Black Tomato plants?
Blossom end rot can be prevented by adding one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the bottom of the planting hole to provide calcium, which strengthens cell walls. For additional soil nutrients, it is also beneficial to include one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal in the planting hole. These steps help ensure healthy, productive plants.
Robert N Long (verified owner) –
all germinated and are growing fine