Purple Brandywine

Description

an heirloom beefsteak variety created by Joe Bratka in the late 1980s by crossing a classic Brandywine with Marizol Purple.Large, deep pink-purple beefsteak tomatoes weighing anywhere from 8 to 16 ounces (up to 1 pound), with slight ribbing and curved shoulders. Rich, sweet, and low in acidity with a well-balanced taste comparable to a fine brandy.Indeterminate, potato-leaf plants that reach about 6 feet (2 meters) tall and require sturdy cages or staking. Mid-season, typically taking around 80 days to harvest. Ideal for fresh slicing, sandwiches, and summer salads.