Bradley, Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Bradley, Heirloom Tomato Seeds — The University of Arkansas Classic With Old-Fashioned Flavor

Released in 1961 by Dr. Joe McFerran of the University of Arkansas, Bradley is the tomato that defined a generation of Southern kitchen gardens. Compact, bushy, regular-leaf plants with heavy foliage yield copious amounts of 7–10 oz dark-pink tomatoes with a wonderfully balanced sweetness and just enough acidity to deliver that old-fashioned big tomato flavor you love. The fruits ripen at the same time, making Bradley exceptional for canning and freezing — and an excellent fresh market tomato in its own right.

Fusarium wilt resistant, semi-determinate, and ready in 75 days. A proven heirloom that rewards consistent care with generous, uniform harvests.

Why Grow Bradley?

• University of Arkansas heirloom — released 1961, proven over 60+ years
• 7–10 oz dark-pink fruits — sweet, balanced, old-fashioned tomato flavor
• Uniform ripening — ideal for canning and freezing
• Fusarium wilt resistant — reliable in challenging conditions
• Compact, bushy plants — heavy foliage, manageable in the garden
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently. Harvest when fruits are fully dark-pink and firm.

Days to maturity: 75 days
Packet size: ~25+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Semi-Determinate
Fruit size: 7–10 oz
Disease resistance: Fusarium wilt
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Origin: US (Arkansas)
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12