Tomato — Brandywine (heirloom)

Solanum lycopersicum "Brandywine"

Iconic large pink heirloom beefsteak from Pennsylvania. Reference flavour for many tomato lovers.

Hardiness ratings

Tomato — Brandywine (heirloom) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 2–10 −45.6 °C to 4.4 °C Zones where it can be grown as an annual — not a frost-tolerance rating
RHS hardiness rating H1c 5 °C to 10 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 2–9 −40 °C and warmer Zones where it can be grown as an annual — not a frost-tolerance rating
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–6 −15 °C to 15 °C Zones where it can be grown as an annual — not a frost-tolerance rating

As a tender annual, Tomato — Brandywine (heirloom) doesn't overwinter — the zone range shows where the growing season supports it. See the RHS rating for its actual cold tolerance.

Growing notes

  • Long season — needs ~85–90 days from transplant to ripe fruit; risky in short-summer climates
  • Indeterminate; potato-leaf foliage is distinctive

Pet caution: Tomato — Brandywine (heirloom) is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

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Reference

Tomato — Brandywine (heirloom) on Wikipedia