Pink Brandywine

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly fragrant and sun-warmed from the first slice, Pink Brandywine delivers a rich, rosy flavor with a tender, juicy heft typical of a true beefsteak heirloom.

Its flesh is blush-pink to salmon-rose, beautifully marbled with a soft, custardy texture that holds its shape on the plate while staying delightfully succulent. Grow Pink Brandywine for standout slicer tomatoes—ideal for bold, fresh-forward displays and for luscious sauces that showcase its gentle sweetness and smoky depth.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Botanical illustration of Pink Brandywine

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Pink Brandywine Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Oct 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Oct 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Oct 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 27th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 18th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Sep 3rd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 25th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 16th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jul 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Pink Brandywine is a beefsteak heirloom that eats like sun-warmed fruit—soft, custardy, and juicy without collapsing into a watery mess. Because it runs sweet and gentle rather than sharp, it shines sliced and also in reductions where its blush sugars turn glossy instead of acidic.

Best Uses

thick slices on flaky salt and olive oil where the custard stays intact
fresh-forward tomato “slaw” (thin cut) that stays silky without turning watery
warm, lightly cooked pan sauce where it reduces to a jammy sheen
slow-simmered heirloom tomato gravy for eggs or toast

Flavor Profile

gentle, rosy sweetness smoky-sweet heirloom aroma custardy, juicy flesh with tender bite low-acid, palate-friendly finish

Kitchen Pairings

olive oil garlic aged cheddar fresh mozzarella black pepper balsamic vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (tomato), and how do I treat it?

Watch for early blight (Alternaria) which shows as dark, concentric spots on lower leaves and can spread upward. Remove affected leaves early, keep foliage dry by watering at the soil line, and improve airflow by spacing plants properly. If spots continue to expand, spray with a labeled fungicide appropriate for tomatoes and repeat according to the label interval.

How often should I water Pink Brandywine tomatoes during the main growing phase?

During active flowering and fruit set, keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply 2–3 times per week rather than daily splashes, and use a mulch layer to reduce moisture swings that trigger blossom-end rot and cracking.

How can I tell when Pink Brandywine tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits reach full color for the variety (pink to pink-red) and feel slightly soft at the blossom end while still firm through the rest of the tomato. They should slip easily when gently twisted from the vine; if they’re hard or stay pale, give them a few more days. Typically, Pink Brandywine takes about 90 days from transplant to maturity.