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Brandywine Pink — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Brandywine Pink
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

85-100days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–10USDA zones

Moderate to difficultdifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil and long growing season for best results.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained loam with abundant organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 36-48 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pink to rose-pink
Size: 12 oz - 2 lbs
Shape: Large beefsteak, heavily ribbed and flattened
Flavour: Rich, complex, sweet with perfect acid balance, intense tomato flavor

In the kitchen

Premium slicing, sandwiches, fresh eating, special occasion dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, cutworms
Diseases: Late blight, early blight, fusarium wilt, cracking, blossom end rot
Resistance: Poor disease resistance, susceptible to most tomato diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	October – September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	September – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	August – October
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	June – August
11	January	January – February	—	May – July
12	January	January – February	—	May – July
13	January	January – February	—	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and tomato hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, whiteflies, and other harmful insects with natural compounds

CarrotsLoosens soil around tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control tomato pests

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

LettuceProvides ground cover to retain soil moisture and has shallow roots that don't compete

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling whiteflies

OreganoRepels many insects and may provide some disease resistance benefits

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits growth of tomatoes through allelopathic compounds

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure for both crops

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 0.83
Fat (g): 0.63
Carbohydrate (g): 5.51
Fibre (g): 2.1
Vitamin C (mg): 27.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.98
Vitamin K (µg): 4.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.06
Folate (µg): 10
Calcium (mg): 11
Iron (mg): 0.33
Magnesium (mg): 11.9
Phosphorus (mg): 28
Potassium (mg): 260
Zinc (mg): 0.2

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Brandywine Pink?

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