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BigmanPigman

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1. I was curious about the origins of its name

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Original post)

Wed Aug 10, 2022, 08:40 PM

Aug 2022

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/

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Brandywine tomato - almost ripe! [View all] Diamond_Dog Aug 2022 OP

I was curious about the origins of its name BigmanPigman Aug 2022 #1

Thanks, BigmanPigman Diamond_Dog Aug 2022 #2

Now, there's a big tomato, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2022 #3

Thank you Peggy! Diamond_Dog Aug 2022 #4

YUM! Callalily Aug 2022 #5

I hope so! Diamond_Dog Aug 2022 #6

Looking at your gorgeous tomato photo brought back memories of how great tomato leaves smell. Ziggysmom Aug 2022 #7

Thank you Ziggysmom! Diamond_Dog Aug 2022 #8

My Grammy grew Oxhearts and Black Crim. I love a tomato sliced on toast with Miracle Whip! Ziggysmom Aug 2022 #9