Brandywine tomato - almost ripe!

[Diamond_Dog]

[BigmanPigman]

1. I was curious about the origins of its name

It turns out I was right. They come from the Brandywine River area near Phila. Many artists came from a colony there. The article says that the seeds can be saved and will last 5 years. You might want to look into that. I have never had one but would love to try it. After moving from Phila to CA I haven't had a decent tomato. I remember Hunter S Thompson cherished a jersey tomato that was given as a gift. He treated it like gold.

https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/local/2016/08/31/unique-history-sudduth-strain-brandywine-tomatoes/89642750/

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Thanks, BigmanPigman

That was interesting. I’m curious to taste this tomato! We got our seeds from the Burpee catalog

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Now, there's a big tomato, my dear Diamond_Dog!

I'm sure it will be tasty as well as big.

Enjoy your amazing harvest!

[Diamond_Dog]

4. Thank you Peggy!

My husband has the green thumb … I am lucky I can just enjoy the fruits of his labor!

[Callalily]

5. YUM!

[Diamond_Dog]

6. I hope so!

Thank you Callalily!

[Ziggysmom]

7. Looking at your gorgeous tomato photo brought back memories of how great tomato leaves smell.

I miss having a garden now that the hubby and I sold our home & downsized. I'll be at the local farmers market bright & early Saturday morning scooping up my fav 🍅 tomatoes!

[Diamond_Dog]

8. Thank you Ziggysmom!

Tomatoes DO have a good smell…. Fuzzy stems and all! It reminds me of when I was a child and we’d help my grandmother with her veggie garden. She always grew Beefsteaks, though. 🙂

[Ziggysmom]

9. My Grammy grew Oxhearts and Black Crim. I love a tomato sliced on toast with Miracle Whip!

That's going to be my dinner Saturday 😋