Organic pink tomato ‘Brandywine Sudduth’s’

Organic Brandywine Sudduths Pink Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a vigorous, legendary indeterminate heirloom annual variety known for its large pink beefsteak fruits with dense, melting, highly aromatic flesh. In the vegetable garden, it creates a generous presence with plants reaching 1.8 to 2.1 m (6 to 7 ft) and spectacular fruits that add strong ornamental value to heirloom tomato collections. Its rich, complex, slightly sweet flavor makes it an exceptional tasting tomato, perfect for salads, sandwiches, thick slices, tasting platters, and fresh preparations. Fruits usually mature about 85 days after sowing.

Organic Brandywine Sudduths Pink Tomato should be sown indoors from February to April, about 1 cm (0.4 in) deep, at a steady temperature of 22 to 28C (72 to 82F). Germination is usually quick, in 5 to 10 days, when seedlings receive proper warmth and light. After the last frosts, hardened-off plants can be transplanted into full sun, in deep, fertile, organic-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. It can be grown in very large 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 in) diameter containers, but performs best in the ground. A sturdy stake, regular watering, organic mulch, and balanced fertilization support its large fruits.

In the edible garden, Organic Brandywine Sudduths Pink Tomato is ideal for family vegetable gardens, gourmet gardens, food self-sufficiency projects, and heirloom variety collections. Its impressive pink fruits draw attention both in the garden and on the plate, where they are often best enjoyed simply with minimal seasoning. Basil, chives, and parsley are good companion plants, while rotation with other nightshades helps reduce certain crop issues. Its yellow flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and other pollinating insects, supporting good fruiting and beneficial biodiversity in the vegetable garden.