Tomato, 'Brandywine'

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What To Know!

☑️Survives Houston's hot summers!!

☑️Pretty much disease free!

☑️Minimal water once established!

☑️Won't be destroyed by bugs!

☑️Takes normal Houston winters!

⚠️Can be a challenge to grow but worth a try!

Planting & Care Guide

Indeterminate heirloom. 85 days. 1-2 lb scarlet-pink beefsteaks. High acid and sugar content.

Planting Tips

Watering Tips

Fertilization Tips

Cutting & Pruning

Insects & Disease

Winter Care

Tender and tropical! Keep her cozy indoors when the freeze arrives.

Available at the following local nurseries:

Quick Facts

Average Landscape Size

6-8+ ft tall; needs staking

Sun

Water

Full Sun (Minimum 6 hours; 8 is better)

High (Inconsistent watering leads to cracking and blossom end rot)

Deer Resistance

Low (Deer will eat foliage and fruit; fencing is essential)

Cold Hardiness

USDA Zones 10-11 (Grown as an Annual in Houston Zone 9)

Bloom Season

Spring (harvest May-July) and Fall (harvest Oct-Dec)

Heat & Cold Hardiness

Tomato, 'Brandywine'

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Quick Links

What To Know!

☑️Survives Houston's hot summers!!

☑️Pretty much disease free!

☑️Minimal water once established!

☑️Won't be destroyed by bugs!

☑️Takes normal Houston winters!

⚠️Can be a challenge to grow but worth a try!

Planting Tips

Watering Tips

Fertilization Tips

Cutting & Pruning

Insects & Disease

Winter Care

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Available at the following local nurseries:

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Quick Facts

Average Landscape Size

6-8+ ft tall; needs staking

Sun

Water

Full Sun (Minimum 6 hours; 8 is better)

High (Inconsistent watering leads to cracking and blossom end rot)

Deer Resistance

Low (Deer will eat foliage and fruit; fencing is essential)

Cold Hardiness

USDA Zones 10-11 (Grown as an Annual in Houston Zone 9)

Bloom Season

Spring (harvest May-July) and Fall (harvest Oct-Dec)

Heat & Cold Hardiness

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