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- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Porter is a Texas heirloom introduced by San Antonio's Porter & Sons seed company, dating to around 1900 and selected for heat, drought and alkaline soil that defeat most Eastern tomatoes. For generations it was the go-to garden tomato in Central and South Texas. Fruits are small to medium, about 4 ounces, deep pinkish-red and slightly oval, carried in clusters, and they resist both sunburn and cracking. The flavor concentrates under mild water stress. Indeterminate vines keep setting fruit through summer heat when other varieties stop blooming. It is an early paste-type, ripening around 65 days from transplant.
Porter traits
- Indeterminate vines that set fruit in extreme heat
- Small oval red fruit around 4 oz in clusters
- Resists sunburn and cracking
- Genuinely drought tolerant
- Early, about 65 days
- Texas heirloom from around 1900
Good for
- Hot, dry-climate gardens
- Sauce and paste
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter this page | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Berkeley Pink Tie Dye | About 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bulls Heart | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cobra | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cosmonaut Volkov | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Crimson Sprinter | 65–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Lady | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
Porter FAQ
What kind of tomato is Porter?
Porter is a Texas heirloom introduced by San Antonio's Porter & Sons seed company, dating to around 1900 and selected for heat, drought and alkaline soil that defeat most Eastern tomatoes. For generations it was the go-to garden tomato in Central and South Texas.
How many days to maturity is Porter?
Porter is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Porter compare with other tomato varieties?
Porter: 65 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Berkeley Pink Tie Dye (About 65 days), Bulls Heart (65–80 days), Cobra (65–72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Porter good for?
Porter is grown for hot, dry-climate gardens, sauce and paste, fresh eating.
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
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- 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)
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