200 PINK PONDEROSA TOMATO Henderson’s Lycopersicon Fruit Vegetable Seeds

Description:
Name: Ponderosa Tomato
Other common names: Henderson’s Pink Ponderosa Tomato
Scientific name: Lycopersicon
Color: Pinkish Red
Plant seeds: At 70 – 75F
Harvest: 86 days
Hardiness zone: Annual
Plant height: 72 – 96 inches
Plant spacing: 24 – 36 inches
Light requirements: Sun
Soil & water preferences: Average
Quantity: 200 seeds

About this item:
The Ponderosa Pink is a heirloom indeterminate tomato variety known for its large, beefsteak-type fruits that weigh 1 – 2 pounds each. These tomatoes are meaty with very few seeds and have a mild, low-acid flavor. The plants are prolific producers, offering high yields of clustered fruits, which facilitates easy harvesting.

Tomatoes are not only delicious but also offer numerous health benefits. They are rich in the antioxidant lycopene, and provide high amounts of vitamins A, B, and C, along with other essential vitamins and minerals. Tomatoes can be enjoyed fresh, added to salads, or used in various dishes such as salsa, sandwiches, or cooked preparations like grilling, baking, and stewing. They serve as a base for ketchup, red sauces for pizzas and pastas, and can be preserved through freezing, canning, or drying.

Tomato plants are categorized into two types: determinate and indeterminate. Determinate tomato plants bear fruit that matures almost simultaneously, while indeterminate plants grow and produce fruit continuously until the first frost. There are over 7,500 different types of tomatoes worldwide.