Brandywine Black Tomato Seeds (Organic)

Brandywine Black Tomato is an heirloom variety known for its unique coloration and rich, complex flavor. The large, beefsteak-style tomatoes ripen to a deep burgundy with green shoulders, creating a striking addition to any garden or plate. Each fruit weighs 10-16 ounces and boasts a sweet, smoky taste with hints of earthiness, making it perfect for slicing, fresh salads, or gourmet recipes. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, Brandywine Black is an indeterminate variety that matures in 80-90 days.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum
• Plant type: Tender Annual
• Growth habit: Indeterminate
• Crop category: Tomato
• Kitchen profile: Brandywine Black Tomato is an heirloom variety known for its unique coloration and rich, complex flavor.
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 6-12 Days
• Height At Maturity: 5 ft-7 ft
• Days to Maturity: 80-120 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 24"-36"

Plan Brandywine Black Tomato as a warm-season crop. Start seed in a protected setting when local timing allows seedlings to reach transplant size after frost danger has passed. Provide strong light and avoid keeping the root zone continuously saturated. Use the recorded spacing and add support if the growth habit requires it. Check fruit as it changes color and firmness, then harvest at the stage suited to its intended kitchen use. Seasonal conditions can shift actual maturity.

This tomato is a favorite among home gardeners and chefs for its unique flavor profile and luxurious texture.

Brandywine Black performs well in both traditional garden beds and raised beds, delivering reliable harvests throughout the growing season.

Before sowing Brandywine Black Tomato, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Explore related options in our Tomato Growing Guide.