Brandywine Red Tomato — Potato Leaf Heirloom

Description

Brandywine Red is a classic heirloom tomato with broad, smooth potato-type leaves. It grows into a tall vine and bears large red fruit with rich tomato flavor.

This tomato is best for fresh slices, sandwiches, and salads. Give the plant full sun, steady water, and a strong cage or stake.

Growing Brandywine Red

Plant after frost when the soil is warm. Use loose soil that drains well. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. A layer of mulch can help hold moisture near the roots.

Brandywine Red is an indeterminate tomato, so the vine keeps growing through the warm season. If you like large slicers, compare it with our Parks Whopper tomato. For a darker heirloom fruit, see Cherokee Purple tomato. You can also browse our tomato plants and varieties.

Harvest and Use

Pick the fruit when it is fully red and feels ripe. Use it fresh for thick slices, salads, burgers, or simple summer meals.