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Very old heirloom variety, introduced in 1892 by Peter Henderson, Seedsman, Nebraska, USA.
Synonyms: Ponderosa red - Red ponderosa - Crimson Cushion - Chair de boeuf - Ponderosa rouge - Henderson's Crimson Cushion - Crimson Cushion - Red Beefsteak.
Red beefsteak-type fruit weighing 200 to 400 grams, sometimes much more, round, slightly flattened, with more or less ribbed and rounded shoulders, the larger the fruit size.
Flesh red, firm and dense. Multi-located with few seeds.
Typical old-fashioned tomato flavor.
Very tall plant, regular foliage, indeterminate growth.
Good second-season production.
Caracteristics
Caliber | Medium to big |
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Color | Red |
Form | Beefsteak, Renflée |
Earliness | Late |
Climate | All |
Foliage | Régular |
Growing | Indeterminate |
Height | + or - 2m |
Origin | USA |