{"product_id":"black-brandywine-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Black Brandywine, Heirloom Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlack Brandywine Heirloom Tomato Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring deep color and rich flavor to the summer table with Black Brandywine. This potato-leaf selection produces large, meaty beefsteaks with dusky crimson skin shaded in purple, brown, and sometimes green at the shoulders. Slice a ripe fruit for a sandwich or enjoy its sweet-tart, earthy flavor in a fresh garden salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Black Brandywine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDusky beefsteak fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, often irregularly flattened tomatoes have a rich mahogany-to-crimson appearance rather than a uniformly black skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty and flavorful:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy full tomato flavor with earthy notes and a balance of sweetness and tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotato-leaf foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves distinguish the historical selection described in this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide strong support for continuing growth and heavy fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The potato-leaf True Black Brandywine\/Weaver’s strain is associated with Dr. Harold Martin and Pennsylvania in the late 1920s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic choice for the home vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, provide warmth for germination, and give seedlings strong light. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install a sturdy stake, cage, or trellis at planting time. Water consistently at soil level and mulch to conserve moisture. Maintain airflow while keeping enough foliage to shade developing tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, use \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/strong\u003e with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow more space for caged or multi-stemmed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80–90 days from transplant; weather and growing conditions affect timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, dusky crimson-to-mahogany beefsteaks with juicy, meaty flesh; some fruits reach around a pound, but size varies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate; potato-leaf foliage; sturdy support required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds, with Organic and Conventional options; choose your preferred variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruit develops its mature dusky color and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Shoulder color can remain darker or greener than the rest of the fruit. Handle carefully to avoid bruising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs every tomato called Black Brandywine the same?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Different selections circulate under similar names. This listing describes the potato-leaf selection; histories and traits should not be automatically transferred to every regular-leaf version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the fruit become solid black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Expect dusky crimson, mahogany, purple, and brown tones rather than a uniformly jet-black tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a determinate bush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is indeterminate and needs space and sturdy support for continued vine growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the best kitchen uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy fresh slices, sandwiches, salads, and salsa, or cook ripe tomatoes into a flavorful sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"Organic \/ ~25+ Seeds","offer_id":41712288923782,"sku":"TB\/B1-2594-222-28ORG","price":4.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Conventional \/ ~25+ Seeds","offer_id":41712288989318,"sku":"TB\/B1-2594-222-28","price":3.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Organic \/ ~50+ Seeds","offer_id":41712288956550,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-94-222-28ORG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Conventional \/ ~50+ Seeds","offer_id":41712289022086,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-94-222-28","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658484755_oitr.jpg?v=1770128440","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/black-brandywine-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}