Description of the Brandywine Black tomato series and cultivation techniques for the variety

The Brandywine Black tomato is a new variety. During the growing season, it develops into a tall bush that produces abundant fruit. The Brandywine series includes tomatoes in dark red, pink, black, and yellow.

Advantages of the varieties of the variety

The Brandywine Black tomato series is a large-fruited variety with a medium ripening period. From germination to fruiting, it takes 90-110 days. The black coating of this genetically unstable variety can have various shades.

This indeterminate bush with distinctive potato-like leaves reaches a height of 1.8 m. During growth, it requires staking, removal of side shoots, and shaping into 2-3 stems.

Description of fruits:

• The fruits are flat-round in shape and deep crimson in color with a brown tint.
• A ripe tomato has a soft, creamy flesh, a sweet taste, and a fruity aroma.
• Its weight reaches 200-400 g.
• The fruits are not prone to cracking due to their dense skin.
• In cooking, they are used fresh for making salads.

The American heirloom variety Brandywine Red is one of the most popular in the United States. Its fruits are bright red, aromatic, and delicate in flavor. They weigh 220–450 g. As they grow, they form tall bushes that produce a bountiful harvest.

The Brandywine Yellow tomato series begins bearing fruit in 120 days. The golden-colored, flat, round tomatoes weigh 300 g. They do not crack when ripe. This variety is resistant to fungal diseases and tobacco mosaic virus.

The Brandywine Pink series tomato ripens in 100-120 days. The bush reaches a height of 100-150 cm; it is recommended to plant it in 1-2 stems. The fruit weighs 150-450 g. A ripe tomato is pink, and when cut horizontally, six seed chambers are visible.

In cooking, the fruits of the Brandywine series are used fresh, for making tomato juice, and as an ingredient in various dishes.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

Sow seeds for seedlings at a depth of 2-3 mm in containers with prepared soil. After moistening the soil with a spray bottle, cover the container with plastic wrap. Seed germination takes 6-14 days.

To ensure uniform germination, the seeds are first dipped in a potassium permanganate aqueous solution. Uniform seedling development is ensured by maintaining an optimal temperature range of 18 to 23°C.

To ensure proper planting, provide maximum lighting and extend daylight hours to 16 hours using an electric lamp. Mineral and organic fertilizers are applied throughout the growing season.

When the seedlings develop two true leaves, transplant them into individual containers. Peat pots 7-10 cm deep are best for this purpose. Using these pots will protect the root system from damage.

When the plants reach 20 cm in height, they are transferred to a permanent location in the open ground or greenhouse. Tomatoes prefer maximum light, so it is recommended to plant them in a sunny, wind-protected location. The distance between plants should be 45 cm.

To increase the yield and speed up the ripening of tomatoes, the plant is regularly tied up, and lateral shoots and lower leaves are removed. It is recommended to loosen the soil around the bushes, water them in a timely manner, remove weeds, and mulch with grass or non-woven black fiber.

Opinions and recommendations from gardeners

Reviews from vegetable growers cultivating the Brandywine series of tomatoes indicate high yields and excellent taste.

Anatoly Grigoriev, 49 years old, Krasnodar:

"I grew the yellow tomato from the Brandywine series using seedlings. I bought the seeds at a specialty store. To ensure the quality of the material, I tested it. I dipped the seeds in a water solution with table salt. High-quality seeds always sink to the bottom. I grew them in containers, pricked them out, and transplanted them into the ground in mid-May. The tall, potato-leafed plants had to be tied to a trellis. The fruits are yellow, weighing 350-550 g, and have a very pleasant, fruity flavor."

Elena Samoilova, 56 years old, Kazan:

"In the Brandywine series, I noticed a dark variety. I grew it in a greenhouse last season. I trained the bush to two stems and got an excellent harvest of large, tasty tomatoes."