Aimers Organics Tomato Brandywine Pkg.

Approximately 15 seeds per packet (350 seeds per gram) Heirloom

Connect with the deep roots of gardening tradition by growing the certified organic Brandywine Tomato. This classic Amish heirloom, dating back to 1895, is still revered by many as simply the best eating tomato ever grown. The vigorous, sprawling, indeterminate plants are easily identified by their signature deeply lobed, potato-like leaves. They bear large, purplish-red beefsteak-type fruits, averaging 250 g to 300 g in size. The fruit might not win a beauty contest, it’s not considered “pretty”, but its rich, old-world flavour is an absolute revelation.

• Type: Certified Organic, Indeterminate Heirloom Slicing Tomato
• Fruit: Large, purplish-red, beefsteak type, 250 g to 300 g
• Features: Legendary, complex flavour; historic Amish variety; distinctive potato leaf foliage; certified organic purity.

Choosing the organic Brandywine is choosing the utmost in homegrown health. The deep, rich colour and flavour are signs of high levels of the powerful antioxidant lycopene, alongside generous amounts of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. This is slow food at its finest: pure, wholesome and intensely nutritious.

Honour this Heirloom with patience and mindful cultivation. This indeterminate variety needs gentle guidance and deep sustenance.

• Sow Indoors: Start seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date, using a rich, soilless organic growing mix.
• Germination: The spirit wakes in 7 to 10 days when the soil temperature is kept warm, between 21°C and 24°C.
• Seedling Care: When the seedlings reach 4 cm, nurture them individually, reducing the temperature to 15°C to 18°C until planting out in late May.
• Transplanting: Transplant into well-drained, deeply amended organic soil. Give these sprawling plants the space they need, setting indeterminate varieties 90 cm apart.
• Culture: These heirloom treasures crave warmth, direct sunlight, and a steady, deep source of water. Keep the earth moist and water the soil directly, honouring the plant’s leaves by keeping them dry.
• Soil Management: To preserve the earth’s precious moisture and protect from splashing soil, apply a generous mulch of straw around the base of the plants. Consistent watering is crucial, as sudden shifts can lead to splitting. Rotate the crop’s position every year, resting the patch for three years between tomato harvests. Harvest the first fruit approximately 80 days after transplanting.

If your garden is a sanctuary for authentic flavour and natural abundance, the organic Brandywine is essential. It’s a living piece of agricultural history, offering a taste experience unmatched by modern hybrids. Grow it for the profound connection to the earth and the unforgettable flavour of a true heirloom classic.