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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ponderosa, sometimes listed as Henderson's Ponderosa, is an old heirloom beefsteak with pink, meaty fruit of 1 to 2 pounds. The indeterminate vines require a strong stake or cage and a long season, since ripening starts around 90 days from transplant. Water evenly to keep the big fruits from splitting.
Ponderosa traits
- Indeterminate vines needing strong support
- Pink, meaty fruit of 1 to 2 lb
- Long season, about 90 days
- Also known as Henderson's Ponderosa
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Heirloom seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa this page | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
Ponderosa FAQ
What kind of tomato is Ponderosa?
Ponderosa, sometimes listed as Henderson's Ponderosa, is an old heirloom beefsteak with pink, meaty fruit of 1 to 2 pounds. The indeterminate vines require a strong stake or cage and a long season, since ripening starts around 90 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Ponderosa?
Ponderosa is listed at 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Ponderosa compare with other tomato varieties?
Ponderosa: 90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ponderosa good for?
Ponderosa is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, heirloom seed saving.
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.