A versatile classic for the garden and the table
Pink tomato 'Ponderosa' (Solanum lycopersicum) offered by Semences OSC.
Large, smooth-skinned fruits weighing between 450 and 900 g, with an attractive purplish-pink hue. Plants, 50 to 100 cm tall, produce fleshy fruits with few seeds, ideal for slicing. Its mild, balanced taste makes it a must-have beefsteak tomato. Indeterminate growth, offering a progressive harvest throughout the season.
Plant height: 50-100 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 30 seeds
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Tomato Type: Beefsteak
Days to harvest: 80-90 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Basil, carrots, marigolds
Enemy plants: Potatoes, fennel
Suggested Uses: Fresh slices, salads, sandwiches
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use a peat moss-based mix for best germination. Maintain a temperature of 70-75°F to speed up germination (10-14 days). Once seedlings are 1.5 inches (4 cm), transplant into individual pots and lower the temperature to 60-65°F (15-18°C). Harden them off before transplanting into the ground in late May, spacing them 3 feet (90 cm) apart.
Tomatoes require full sun exposure, constant watering at the base, and crop rotation to limit disease. Avoid composting diseased plants. To protect the fruit, apply a straw mulch.