Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 80-90 days An old-time heirloom favorite introduced in the 1880s. The Brandywine Pink Heirloom Tomato has won countless taste contests with it’s outstanding rich flavor, and creamy aftertaste, sought after by gardeners and connoisseurs year after year. Large, strong, indeterminate plants bear nice yields, with large fruits growing to 1 lb. or more. Brandywine Pink heirloom tomatoes are large, red-pink, flattened and irregular in shape. The large potato-like leafs help protect the tomatoes from sun-scald. This is a great slicing tomato, perfect for sandwiches, hamburgers, sliced tomatoes to go with cottage cheese, the ideas go on and on! Like other potato-leaf tomato varieties the yields are not terribly high, pollination can be improved by flicking the blossoms with your fingers or gently shaking the plants.
Planting Instructions for Brandywine Pink Tomato Seeds
Start Brandywine Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink Tomato unique?
The Brandywine Pink Tomato is an old-time heirloom favorite introduced in the 1880s, celebrated for its rich flavor and creamy aftertaste. Known for its large, red-pink fruits that can weigh 1 pound or more, this variety is a consistent winner in taste contests and a favorite among gardeners and tomato enthusiasts.
How long does it take for Brandywine Pink Tomatoes to mature?
Brandywine Pink Tomatoes mature in approximately 80-90 days, making them a mid-to-late season variety that rewards gardeners with flavorful and versatile fruits.
What type of plant is the Brandywine Pink Tomato?
The Brandywine Pink Tomato is an indeterminate variety, meaning it grows continuously and produces fruit throughout the season. The plants are large and strong, with potato-like leaves that provide excellent protection from sun-scald. While yields are moderate, proper pollination techniques like gently shaking blossoms can improve fruit production.
How should Brandywine Pink Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Brandywine Pink Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at 70-90°F. Germination typically occurs in 6-14 days. Once true leaves develop, transplant seedlings into 3- to 4-inch pots and provide full light at cooler temperatures of 60-70°F. Harden off the plants before transplanting them outdoors in full sun, spacing them 18-30 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.
How can I ensure healthy Brandywine Pink Tomato plants and prevent blossom end rot?
To prevent blossom end rot, add one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the planting hole to provide calcium. Enrich the soil with one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal. Plant tall seedlings deeper to encourage root development along the stem, ensuring strong plants capable of producing large, flavorful fruits.
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