Tomato - Brandywine Yellow

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Tomato – Brandywine Yellow

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TOMATO: BRANDYWINE YELLOW

(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: VINE

FRUIT SIZE: LARGE

COLOUR: YELLOW

CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH

 

An American Heirloom, in fact one of the oldest varieties to have been cultivated there. It produces large beefsteak fruits which can vary in shape from year to year, sometimes they grow with scalloped ridges and other times with a smooth golden surface. The yellow fruits possess a full bodied and sweet flavour.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, (INSIDE) Plant out after risk of frost when soil temperature reaches 16ºC+.

Temperate: SEP-DEC Transplant or direct sow outside only when soil temperatures reach 16ºC+.

Sub – Tropical: (FROST FREE ZONES) MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP,

(Can be grown year-round but risk of disease increases when sown in hotter months.)

Tropical: Late April to the beginning of July.

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.8-7

Well-drained rich soil.

GROWING TIPS

Raise in seedling tray, sow 6mm deep and keep moist.

 Remove bottom leaves when planting and plant deeply to promote strong growth.

Plant 45cm apart. Pinch out laterals leaving 1-2 leaders and grow on a support.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

85 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY

Product Categories: Yellow Fresh Vine Large/Beefsteak

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PLANT SIZE: VINE
FRUIT SIZE: LARGE, BEEFSTEAK
COLOUR: YELLOW, YELLOW
CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH, SLICED

SOIL PREFERENCES
PH 5.8-7
Well-drained rich soil.

DAYS TO HARVEST
85 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS