(Tomato- Heirlooms)One of the best tasting Heirloom Tomatoes, ' Brandywine Red' is sure to become one of your favorites, if it is not already. This high yielding variety produces large-lobed, beef steak shape fruit that are perfect for slicing, very flavorful without being acidic. The thin skinned, reddish pink tomatoes get up to 10 to 16 ounces. This variety is determinate, meaning staking is not required. Tomatoes require a full sun location that receives ample amounts of water. Tomatoes can be harvested once they start to turn color, they will continue to ripen even after they are picked. The longer they can stay on the vine, the tastier they will be. 'Brandywine Red' Heirloom Tomatoes can be stored on the counter in indirect sunlight for up to 3 days. To slow the ripening process down tomatoes can be refrigerated but may lose some of their flavor. This variety is great for slicing, grilling, stewed and can also be canned, frozen, or dried.