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Henderson's Crimson Cushion Tomato: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Henderson's Crimson Cushion is an old heirloom that has traveled under many names, among them Red Ponderosa, Crimson Scarlet Brother of Ponderosa and Scarlet Ponderosa.

Key facts

Days to maturity
69–90 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Henderson's Crimson Cushion is an old heirloom that has traveled under many names, among them Red Ponderosa, Crimson Scarlet Brother of Ponderosa and Scarlet Ponderosa. The semi-determinate vines bear large red fruit of over a pound in the main season. A cage will keep the plant tidy while supporting the heavy fruit. The name is often listed without the apostrophe.

Henderson's Crimson Cushion traits

  • Heirloom also known as Red Ponderosa
  • Semi-determinate vines
  • Large red fruit over 1 pound
  • Main-season maturity

Good for

  • Fresh slicing
  • Sandwiches

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Henderson's Crimson Cushion this page69–90 days——
Bella Rosa69–80 daysDeterminate—
Bisignano #269–80 daysIndeterminate—
Black Zebra69–80 daysDeterminate—
Break O' Day69–80 daysIndeterminate—
Carbon69–80 daysIndeterminate—
Duggin White69–80 daysIndeterminate—

Henderson's Crimson Cushion FAQ

What kind of tomato is Henderson's Crimson Cushion?

Henderson's Crimson Cushion is an old heirloom that has traveled under many names, among them Red Ponderosa, Crimson Scarlet Brother of Ponderosa and Scarlet Ponderosa. The semi-determinate vines bear large red fruit of over a pound in the main season.

How many days to maturity is Henderson's Crimson Cushion?

Henderson's Crimson Cushion is listed at 69–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.

How does Henderson's Crimson Cushion compare with other tomato varieties?

Henderson's Crimson Cushion: 69–90 days. Similar tomato varieties include Bella Rosa (69–80 days), Bisignano #2 (69–80 days), Black Zebra (69–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Henderson's Crimson Cushion good for?

Henderson's Crimson Cushion is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.

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.

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.

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