Ponderosa Pink is a  heavy yielding, open pollinated tomato variety originally introduced by the famous seedsman Peter Henderson in 1891. Henderson originally reffered to this tomato as the "Great 400", but after holding a contest to name the variety, the name Ponderosa was chosen. The Ponderosa Pink Tomato produces an abundance of large, flattish 9-12 ounce pink red tomatoes. The tomatoes themselves have a sweet and mild flavor with a thin skin and few seeds, but are somewhat subject to cracking if over watered. About 100 days to maturity. 

There is some speculation that Ponderosa Pink and the presumed extinct tomato variety known "Livingston's Buckeye State" (introduced in 1893 by the Livingston Seed Company) may actually be the same tomato variety.

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Ponderosa Red, also known as Henderson's Crimson Cushion, Scarlet Ponderosa, Red Majestic and a host of other names) is the grandfather of all modern beefsteak tomatoes. In particular, Red Beefsteak was a selection of this variety from  the 1950's, while Burpee Delicious was another selection from the 1970's. Originally introduced in 1892 under the name Crimson Cushion by Peter Henderson and Co., Henderson reffered to the variety as "The Crimson Scarlet Brother of Ponderosa" and it said that this variety was simply a red fruited sport that appeared in a field of Henderson's Ponderosa. 

Ponderosa Red is a very good example of an old fashioned tomato and gives good yields of very large, deeply ribbed, beefsteak type fruits of a bright scarlet color. The flesh is solid, yet juicy and has a nice balance of a sweet and acidic true tomatoey flavor. Ideal for slicing into great big slabs to put on sandwiches, burgers or to just enjoy salt and peppered. Indeterminate. 90 days. 

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A tomato introduction by Burpee's Seeds in 1979. Huge, red meaty fruit with a good taste. Produces tomatoes up to two pounds with regular care. This variety also produced the world's heaviest tomato - a giant weighing over 7 pounds! Can you grow a bigger tomato? 

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Roma is an outstanding and disease resistant tomato variety that produces oblong red, plum-like tomatoes of a medium size. Roma is ideal for making tomato paste or for canning. There seems to be some debate about this tomato variety's origin. Though it is typically assumed to be an Italian heirloom tomato, in their 1958 annual catalogue, Geckler Seeds Company states that the Roma is: 

"A very important new tomato development at the Plant Industry Station, Beltsville, Maryland. Final selection came from the progenies of crosses of San Marzano, Pan American and Red Top. Vine and fruit characteristics resemble Red Top, but much more productive and larger than San Marzano."

In the years since, this tomato variety has become one of the best known tomatoes in the United States and is popular among gardeners as well as commercial growers due to it's fine taste, meaty flesh and resistance against Fusarium and Verticulum Wilt. Determinate. Matures early - 65 to 70 days. Roma is a very popular tomato and not at all rare, but it is one of our personal favorites! 

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Ace 55 is an old commercial variety that was introduced in 1955 by the Campbell's Soup Company. Ace excells over most other tomatoes when used fresh and is extremely low in acid. (According to a 1970's era USDA study, this variety was so low in acid that it was determined that this variety should NOT be used for canning by standard hot water method). Strong plants produce an abundance of medium sized, red oblong 8-12 ounce tomato fruits with a sweet taste and firm flesh. Vines are resistant to Verticilum and Fusarium Wilt. 

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First introduced in 1953, Homestead 24 is a variety that tolerates hot weather and was widely used commercially in Florida in the 1950's and 1960's. Fruits weigh about 8 ounces and are red and smooth. Resistant to common diseases. Determinate. 80 days.

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Old Fashioned Red Beefsteak Tomato - SORRY, OUT OF STOCK!
Origin: United States
Item #: TOM003

Red Beefsteak Tomatoes are an old time favorite in the garden and have been popular for many years. Generally, the Red Beefsteak Tomato is the Tomato Pride of most gardens worldwide due to it's excellent producing qualities and excellent tomatoes.

This is an excellent large red tomato with a slightly flattened globular appearence. Excellent taste and very firm flesh make it an ideal tomato for slicing, using in salads or for canning!

Henderson's Golden Ponderosa Tomato is a golden yellow version of the famous Ponderosa Beefsteak Tomato that was introduced by the Peter Henderson Seed Co. in 1891. The Golden Ponderosa was introduced 25 years later in 1914 and quickly became the top yellow tomato available to the public. IN the 90 years since, this great old fashioned tomato variety has grown rare. Henderson's Golden Ponderosa is not very tolerant of common tomato foliage diseases, but is a great producer of mild flavored, sweet tomatoes of a rich, golden yellow color of a beefsteak type. Indeterminate. Matures in 80 days.

The Great White Beefsteak tomato is often reported by other seed sellers as being an American heirloom tomato variety with a history that traces back to the era of the American Civil War during the 1860's, however, in truth, this wonderful white tomato variety is actually of a much more recent origin. 

This lovely tomato was originally offered by Gleckler Seeds Co. in the early 90's. Gleckler's customers often sent seeds from their own garden that they were proud of and hoped that the company would later introduce to the public. In 1987 or 1988, a woman sent Gleckler seeds of an orange and yellow Oxheart tomatoes from her garden for them to try. Gleckler grew them out and amongst the plants was one that proved to be a white beefsteak, which as it turns out, the woman did not have in her garden, so it was assumed that the plant was the result of a natural mutation. Gleckler began to cultivate this new white beefsteak tomato and a number of years later released it under the name of "Great White Beefsteak". It has become popular in the years since. (Where the erroneous story that the variety was a Civil War era heirloom originated, is unknown.) 

Great White is typically considered the finest and the largest of the white tomato varieties, producing huge creamy white tomatoes that can often weigh up to two pounds, making it larger than White Beauty / White Snowball. When ripe, these creamy colored tomatoes typically have a yellowish hue on the blossom end. The tomatoes feature a mild, sweet flavor and have alot of juice, yet few seeds. The plants of Great White are extremely productive and also extremely hardy, featuring a great amount of foliage to protect against sun scald. Great White is an excellent tomato variety for hot climates in that it is not only drought resistant, but also crack resistant. Indeterminate. Matures in approximately 85 days.