Ponderosa Yellow Winter Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Ponderosa yellow winter tomato seeds, round fruit ~100g, thick skin, long storage hung in clusters.

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Ponderosa Yellow Winter Tomato

Ponderosa yellow winter tomato is a traditional keeper variety, with round, dark yellow fruit meant to be hung and stored throughout winter.

The Ponderosa Tomato Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A semi-indeterminate plant, productive especially with regular watering during ripening.

How to Sow Ponderosa Tomato

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March; transplant between April and May, preferring mild climate areas.

How to Grow Ponderosa Tomato

It needs regular watering during fruit ripening to support growth; it adapts well to open-field cultivation.

Tips for Ponderosa Tomato

The fruits, about 100 grams, round with thick dark yellow skin, are picked before full ripeness to be hung in clusters.

Diseases and Pests of Ponderosa Tomato

The thick skin naturally protects the fruit during long storage; good field ventilation is still recommended.

Uses and Curiosities of Ponderosa Tomato

Thanks to its long shelf life, it allows fresh tomatoes to be enjoyed even in winter months; the flavour is sweet and delicate, excellent thinly sliced in salads or for stuffing.

Properties of Ponderosa Tomato

Rich in lycopene, vitamin C and potassium, Ponderosa tomato has antioxidant properties beneficial to overall wellbeing.

Nutritional Values of Ponderosa Tomato

  • Calories: about 18 kcal
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Fibre: 1.2 g