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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Porterhouse is a giant hybrid beefsteak from W. Atlee Burpee and Co., introduced in 2000, with deep red fruit of 2 to 4 pounds. Plants are indeterminate, and fruit this size demands a heavy stake or cage and tied trusses. Grow it for huge sandwich slices and bragging rights.
Porterhouse traits
- Giant hybrid beefsteak from Burpee, 2000
- Deep red fruit of 2 to 4 lb
- Indeterminate plants needing heavy support
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Giant-fruit growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterhouse this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Porterhouse FAQ
What kind of tomato is Porterhouse?
Porterhouse is a giant hybrid beefsteak from W. Atlee Burpee and Co., introduced in 2000, with deep red fruit of 2 to 4 pounds.
How many days to maturity is Porterhouse?
Porterhouse is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Porterhouse compare with other tomato varieties?
Porterhouse: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Porterhouse good for?
Porterhouse is grown for fresh slicing, giant-fruit growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.