I grow brandywine and never had problems with it. Not only that, the taste
cannot be beat. I respectfully disagree with Harold Walker. Heirlooms have
been around for many years and have survived all kinds of problems, unlike
hybrids which are touted as being so disease resistant. Besides being around for
years, the taste is delicious, cannot compare it to hybrids.
You will have to experiment to find out what is best for your area and stick to
that.

Heather Husvar wrote:

In article YS7Z9.57666$Ve4.6721@sccrnsc03,
"Anne Middleton/Harold Walker" wrote:

If you like Celebrity why on earth would you like to find an heirloom with
the same taste qualities.....Celebrity is super for its desease resistance
and Bush Celebrity is even furher enhanced in this respect...with heirlooms
there is a far greater chance of running into problems.......HW



So, if I want a meaty tasty tomato I should consider growing Celebrity
and probably not try Heirloom Amish Brandywine? I only have room for
about six tomato plants and I was going to get the Heirloom brandywine,
but if they have a lot of problems it might not be the best choice.

Heather H. - trying to remind herself that she will have a 1 yr old to
contend with while gardening this year.