Red Potato Leaf Brandywine Tomato

This gorgeous Amish heirloom, named for the Brandywine River in Pennsylvania, dates back to the late 1880s. Expect high yields of 10-16oz. beefsteak tomatoes, rich in flavor with a ruby red color from this special potato-leaved variety. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 7-14 days Maturity: 80-90 days from transplant Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/4\” deep in seed starting mix. Requires soil temperatures of 75-85F to germinate. Heating mat is recommended. Keep moist. Harden off and transplant in full sun when all danger of frost has passed. Bury deep, planting the entire stem leaving only top leaves above ground. Space plants 2-3\’ apart; space rows 3-4\’ apart. Plants require cages or staking.