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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Porter Improved Pink is a main-season tomato with modest 3 to 4 ounce fruit in an unusual color and a good resistance to cracking. The vines are indeterminate, so stake or cage them and expect fruit over a long stretch. The smaller fruit size makes it handy for salads and for gardeners who get a lot of rain at ripening time and lose bigger tomatoes to splitting.
Porter Improved Pink traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Fruit around 3 to 4 ounces
- Crack-resistant skin
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Salads
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Improved Pink 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 | — |
Porter Improved Pink FAQ
What kind of tomato is Porter Improved Pink?
Porter Improved Pink is a main-season tomato with modest 3 to 4 ounce fruit in an unusual color and a good resistance to cracking. The vines are indeterminate, so stake or cage them and expect fruit over a long stretch.
How many days to maturity is Porter Improved Pink?
Porter Improved Pink 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 Porter Improved Pink compare with other tomato varieties?
Porter Improved Pink: 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 Porter Improved Pink good for?
Porter Improved Pink is grown for salads, 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
- 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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