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Brandywine Black · Tomato

Zone 9b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Brandywine Black to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDec 22nd
Last FrostFeb 9th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 6th
Harvest BeginsJun 30th
Harvest EndsDec 9th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity85
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitIndeterminate
Support NeededStake
Planting DepthDeep
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: For beefsteak/large-fruited tomatoes like Brandywine, start indoors early and transplant only once nights are consistently warm (not just after the last frost).