Description
Tomato ‘Ponderosa Red’. sometimes called ‘Beefsteak’, is an heirloom from 1890s. Large, soft, slicing variety with low acidity. Suited to humid weather. Climbing (indeterminate) variety to 2 metres, needs support.
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Solanum lyopersicum
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Tomato ‘Ponderosa Red’. sometimes called ‘Beefsteak’, is an heirloom from 1890s. Large, soft, slicing variety with low acidity. Suited to humid weather. Climbing (indeterminate) variety to 2 metres, needs support.
Best By | Aug 2025 |
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Distance Apart | 50-60cm |
Germination | 10-21 days |
Harvest | 80-120 days |
Lifecycle | Annual |
Method | Raise Seedlings |
Packet Quantity | 20 seeds |
Season | Spring after frosts, Summer |
Sowing Months | December, January, November, October, September |
Depth to Sow | 3mm |
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