first Brandywine ever.....

[Ed of Somis]

I am getting serious about my tomatoes this year. I just had my first-ever Brandywine. WoW...was it good. It sure reminded me of the tastes I experienced as a kid harvesting my Grandpa's maters in the Mid-west in the 50's and 60's. Not sure how to describe that taste...but there it was today! I am anxious to taste the Cherokee Purple next. My Black Prince was very good....but not like that Brandywine today!

[sprtsguy76]

welcome to the brandywine club! you have just scratched the surface of the wonderful world of heirloom and op tomatoes! good luck! have you tried any gwr's yet?

damon

[Ed of Somis]

D...I am sorry, I do not know what op or gwr's mean. I guess I need to learn the lingo next! haha. I learned today (above post) you need quality support structure.

[sprtsguy76]

Hi Ed. GWR is green when ripe. OP is open pollinated which means non hybrids or stable varieties that will grow true every year unless accidental cross happens.

Any way if you want to try a really great GWR Green Giant would be my suggestion.

Damon

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[Ed of Somis]

S....thanks for the follow-up help! It is kind of exciting to do this. I have learned a lot (especially growing in containers) lately. Yesterday when my Brandywine main-stem snapped....I learned the downside of supporting from nylon rope. I wasn't happy...