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Ponderosa Red Tomato, Heirloom Seeds

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Ponderosa Red Tomato, Heirloom Seeds — The 1891 Henderson Heirloom With Massive Low-Acid Beefsteak Fruits

Ponderosa Red (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a classic American heirloom introduced by Peter Henderson in 1891 — a massive, meaty, low-acid beefsteak tomato with mild, sweet flavor. Large, slightly ribbed fruits are deep red, juicy, and excellent for slicing, sandwiches, and fresh eating. Indeterminate plants produce generously all season. A beloved old-fashioned variety with over 130 years of garden history.

Why Grow Ponderosa Red?

  • 1891 Henderson heirloom — over 130 years of American garden history
  • Massive, meaty, low-acid beefsteak — mild, sweet flavor
  • Deep red, juicy, slightly ribbed fruits — excellent for slicing and sandwiches
  • Indeterminate — generous production all season
  • Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Stake or cage. Water consistently. Harvest when fruits are fully red and slightly soft.

Plant type: Indeterminate
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12