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Beefsteak (Red Ponderosa) Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato
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Packet - 50 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity80 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24–36 Inches
Germination5–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Beefsteak (Red Ponderosa) Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato
‘Beefsteak,' also called 'Red Ponderosa,' is a classic heirloom beefsteak tomato prized for its enormous fruits and old-fashioned mild flavor. Large, flattened tomatoes feature gently ribbed shoulders, dense meaty flesh, and very few seeds, with individual fruits capable of reaching 2 pounds under good conditions.
Start ‘Beefsteak Red Ponderosa’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep, space plants 24 to 36 inches apart, and grow in full sun. Heat-tolerant, indeterminate vines benefit from sturdy cages or stakes to support the heavy crop.
Ready to harvest in about 80 days, pick fruits once they have reached full size and mature color.
Mild, meaty, and substantial, ‘Beefsteak Red Ponderosa’ is excellent for slicing, sandwiches, canning, and summer platters.
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ in.
Plant height
3–5 Feet
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ in.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 5–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 24–36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Beefsteak (Red Ponderosa) Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato$4.50 · Packet - 50 Seeds
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