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Henderson's Pink Ponderosa Tomato

Henderson's Pink Ponderosa Tomato

$399
  • Originated in 1891 by the Peter Henderson Company.
  • Pink Ponderosa Tomato is an open-pollinated heirloom variety.
  • A favorite among gardeners for over a century.
  • Indeterminate plants produce large fruits with pink skin and crimson-colored flesh.
  • Fruits average 1 lb. each but can grow as large as 2 lbs.
  • Beefsteak variety with low acidity and a sweet flavor profile.
  • Rich, meaty flesh excellent for slicing and canning.
  • Solanum Lycopersicum.
  • 80 Days To Maturity.
Description

Be sure to check out our Tomato Growing Guide for tips & tricks on being successful in growing tomatoes at home.

Originating in 1891 by the Peter Henderson Company, the Pink Ponderosa Tomato is an open-pollinated heirloom variety that has been a favorite among gardeners for over a century. The indeterminate plants produce large fruits with pink skin and beautiful crimson-colored flesh that average a mighty 1 lb. each but have been known to get as large as 2lbs. The Pink Ponderosa is a beefsteak variety and has low acidity and sweet flavor profile that features a rich meaty flesh that is excellent for slicing and canning. Solanum Lycopersicum. 80 Days To Maturity.

 

Growing Information

Tomatoes are in the nightshade family along with peppers and eggplant. Plants in the nightshade family are susceptible to blossom end rot, which is a result of a calcium deficiency. To prevent or alleviate this problem, apply pelleted gypsum at the base of the plant at the bloom set. Tomatoes do best when transplanted, as the germination time can be longer than most vegetable Seeds. They grow very well in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. Plants should be started 4-6 weeks before the intended outdoor planting date. If conditions outside are favorable, transplants may be planted directly from our 162 cell trays. If conditions are still too cold for planting tomatoes, transplants may be “stepped-up” to 4″ pots to allow more room to grow.

Tomatoes can produce heavy fruits and will require some form of support to keep the plant upright. We recommend using heavy-duty tomato cages to support indeterminate varieties like these. This ensures that plants and fruits stay off the ground, reducing the possibility of disease and keeping fruits clean.

Henderson's Pink Ponderosa Tomato Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/4″

Seed Spacing: 2′

Row Spacing: 3-4′

Days to Maturity: 80

Disease Resistance: None

Treatment: Untreated