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Pink Brandywine

Tomato

Planting Schedule

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Botanical illustration of Pink Brandywine
90d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 31st
Last FrostMay 19th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJul 14th
Harvest BeginsOct 12th
Harvest EndsSep 21st

Crop Details

TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull SunFull sun
Growth HabitIndeterminate
Support NeededCage
Planting DepthDeep
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10

Frequently Asked Questions


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.
Botanical illustration of Pink Brandywine

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.