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Brandywine Mix combines the magic of different Brandywine linesone of the world’s most famous heirloom tomato families. Indeterminate and vigorous, with potato-like foliage , this variety produces large beefsteak tomatoes in colors ranging from soft pink to deep red , sometimes with yellow-green tips . They are meaty, juicy, fragrant, and possess the complex aromatic intensity for which Brandywine tomatoes are renowned.
More productive than the majority of tomatoes of this type, this selection offers an abundance of XL fruits throughout the season, perfect for thick slices, tasting plates, gourmet sandwiches and any recipe that showcases the voluptuous flesh of heirloom tomatoes.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/Carry : Indeterminate, broad and vigorous
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Blend of Brandywine lines, wide color variation, exceptional flavor, superior yield
Fruit color : Pink to red, sometimes yellowish-green on the shoulders
Fruit shape : Large beefsteak
Fruit size/weight : Very large (XL)
Fruit type : Sliced tomato / heirloom beefsteak
Texture/flesh : Very fleshy, juicy, sweet and complex
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out . Plant seeds 36 mm (1/81/4″) deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of 2329 C for germination in 510 days . Reduce water and nitrogen during acclimation to strengthen the seedlings.
Transplant when the risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (2436″) apart, leaving 120 to 180 cm (46′) between rows. Provide full sun , regular watering (level 3) , and very sturdy staking , as this variety produces very large fruit.
Harvest when the fruit has fully developed its colorfrom pink to redand is slightly soft. To hasten the season, pick fruit that has already begun to color , then let it ripen off the vine at 22C or higher . Store the fruit at 1221C , in 95% relative humidity, to preserve its melting texture.
Perfect in thick slices on artisan bread or gourmet burgers
Exquisite in dishes of heirloom tomatoes , where the colours complement each other
Delicious in simple salads , where their complex flavor shines
Ideal for gentle cooking , roasting or confit
The Brandywine Mix tomato is a vibrant tribute to one of the most admired tomato families: generous, flavorful, colorful, and deeply rooted in the tradition of heirloom varieties. A sumptuous selection for lovers of great heritage tomatoes.