Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 78–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Golden Ponderosa is a yellow-gold beefsteak heirloom close to Ponderosa, with fruit of 1 lb or more on indeterminate plants. It is susceptible to foliage diseases, so space and prune for air. About 78 days.
Golden Ponderosa traits
- Yellow-gold beefsteak of 1 lb and up
- Indeterminate heirloom
- Susceptible to foliage diseases
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ponderosa this page | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Long Keeper | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Creole | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandma's Pick | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Manyel | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
Golden Ponderosa FAQ
What kind of tomato is Golden Ponderosa?
Golden Ponderosa is a yellow-gold beefsteak heirloom close to Ponderosa, with fruit of 1 lb or more on indeterminate plants. It is susceptible to foliage diseases, so space and prune for air.
How many days to maturity is Golden Ponderosa?
Golden Ponderosa is listed at 78–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Golden Ponderosa compare with other tomato varieties?
Golden Ponderosa: 78–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Boy (78 days), Burpee's Big Girl (78 days), Burpee's Long Keeper (78–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Ponderosa good for?
Golden Ponderosa is grown for fresh slicing.
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)
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