Named after Brandywine Creek in Chester County, PA. According to expert, Craig Le Houllier, “The first listing of the red, regular leaf, authentic strain of Red Brandywine was in 1988 – listed by Steve Miller, who got the variety from Tom Hauch of Heirloom Seeds. (In his seed catalog, Tom states that this tomato originated with Chester County, Pennsylvania farmers in 1885). From my review of all of the SSE yearbooks, it is clear that many listings under Red Brandywine were, and still are, a mis-listing of Brandywine (the pink potato leaf tomato).” Large, vigorous vines produce 8-12 ounce, deep-red fruits in clusters of 4 to 6. Excellent, robust, old-fashioned full flavors.

Culinary Use

Slicer

Flavor Profile

Acidic / Well-balanced

Flesh Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Shape

Oblate

Fruit Size

Large

Leaf Type

Regular

Maturity

Late

Plant Type

Indeterminate

Species

Solanum lycopersicum

Variety

Heirloom / Open Pollinated