Tomato
Lycopersiconlycopersicum 'Black Brandywine'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Cultivar: Black Brandywine
Additional cultivar information: (aka Brandywine, Black)

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

Seed Collecting
Full Sun

Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size
Bright Yellow

Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Usage

Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Type
Beefsteak

Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)

Bloom Characteristics
Purple
Black

Water Requirements
Vegetables

Where to Grow
Indeterminate