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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ponderosa Red, also sold as Ponderosa Scarlet, is an American beefsteak heirloom that American gardeners have grown since the 1800s. The vigorous indeterminate vines carry potato-leaf foliage and bear flattened, deep red fruit of 10 to 24 ounces with dense, meaty flesh and few seeds, the classic thick sandwich slice. Maturity is 80 to 90 days from transplant, so it is a main-season crop. Stake heavily and early, since single fruits often top a pound, and water evenly to limit cracking. For those who value old-fashioned rich tomato flavor over uniformity.
Ponderosa Red traits
- American heirloom beefsteak dating to the 1800s
- Vigorous indeterminate vines with potato-leaf foliage
- Flattened deep red fruit of 10 to 24 ounces
- Dense, meaty flesh with few seeds
- About 80 to 90 days from transplant
- Also known as Ponderosa Scarlet
Good for
- Thick sandwich slices
- Fresh slicing
- Heirloom collections
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Red this page | 80–90 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 | — |
Ponderosa Red FAQ
What kind of tomato is Ponderosa Red?
Ponderosa Red, also sold as Ponderosa Scarlet, is an American beefsteak heirloom that American gardeners have grown since the 1800s. The vigorous indeterminate vines carry potato-leaf foliage and bear flattened, deep red fruit of 10 to 24 ounces with dense, meaty flesh and few seeds, the classic thick sandwich slice.
How many days to maturity is Ponderosa Red?
Ponderosa Red is listed at 80–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Ponderosa Red compare with other tomato varieties?
Ponderosa Red: 80–90 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 Ponderosa Red good for?
Ponderosa Red is grown for thick sandwich slices, fresh slicing, heirloom collections.
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.