Days to Germination: 7-14 days
Days To Harvest: 95-100 days
Planting Depth: 1/4-1 inch
Spacing, Seed: 1-2 inches
Spacing, Plant: 2-3 ft
Spacing, Row: 36 inches
Light: Full Sun
SOWING: Seed directly in the garden in full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/4-1 inch deep . Space rows approximately 36 inches apart. Seed may be started indoors 6-8 weeks prior to planting outdoors.
GERMINATION: 7-14 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.
THINNING & TRANSPLANTING: Once seedlings are 4 inches transplant to larger pot. Plants need to be at least 10 inches before transplanting outdoors.
SUGGESTIONS: Give the plants at least 1 inch of water per week. Avoid wetting the foliage. Wet leaves are prone to diseases. Enhance the flavor of the tomato with basil, dill, and oregano when cooking. Needs staking.
TOMATO
Ponderosa Pink
Lycopersicon esculentum
95-100 days. An indeterminate, large pink tomato. The meaty, sweet tomatoes grow 9 to 12 ounces. The fruit is somewhat flat and has low acidity. The flavor is mild and the skin is thin. The tomatoes have very few seeds , but produces high yields. Open pollinated. Harvest in 95-100 days.