Brandymaster Yellow Tomato

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix, keep soil at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and provide bright light once seedlings emerge. Transplants are typically ready to move outdoors when they reach 6 to 8 inches tall and have developed their first true leaves.

Transplant outdoors after your last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally closer to 65 to 70 degrees. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Plant at 36-inch spacing in both directions, burying the stem deeper than it was growing indoors to encourage a stronger root system.

Pick Brandymaster Yellow when the fruit is fully golden yellow, which typically occurs 70 days after transplanting. The tomato should yield slightly to gentle pressure but still be firm. Twist and lift the fruit gently, or use pruning shears to avoid damaging the vine. Harvest regularly throughout the season to encourage continued flowering and production. For best flavor, allow fully ripe fruit to reach room temperature before eating.

As an indeterminate variety, Brandymaster Yellow will grow indefinitely until frost. Prune suckers (shoots that emerge between the main stem and branches) to encourage stronger main canes and improve air circulation, which helps prevent disease. Remove lower leaves once fruit sets to improve airflow and reduce disease pressure. Allow the plant to develop 2 to 3 main stems if you prefer a bushy habit, or train to a single stem for maximum height and fruit size.