Golden Ponderosa question?

b54red · June 10, 2010

I just lost my lone Golden Ponderosa to TSWV and fusarium wilt. Talk about overkill!
Any way I wanted to see if anyone who has had experience with this variety could tell me if it has time or the ability to withstand the heat to try it as a fall tomato? I will be planting the last of my fall seed varieties this next week and wondering if I should include it. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me.

matertoo · June 10, 2010

b54red-Sorry to hear of your loss. Both of my GP's are doing well and loaded with fruit. Growing these 2 plants is the extent of my experience though. Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in and give you more useful information. I will let you know if things change though.

Happy Matering,

Paul

b54red · June 10, 2010

Paul thanks for the reply. Let me know how it tastes in case I don't get a chance at it this fall.

b54red · June 16, 2010

Paul, I went ahead and started some seeds from Golden Ponderosa and hope they will do better in the fall. Enclosed is a pic showing what fusarium and TSWV can do in a couple of days when they join forces.

matertoo · June 16, 2010

Bill-Wishing you the best of luck with your fall maters. From all reports, GP is a really good mater. Keep me posted.

Happy Matering,

Paul

matertoo · June 16, 2010

Bill-I am going to try posting some pics of my GP's so you can see how they're doing. First time, so wish me luck!!

Happy Matering,

Paul

bigbubbacain · June 16, 2010

Bill,

It's worth a try. Mine always get sick and die, but I love the flavor and color and I just can't get my head over not having it in the garden. Your fruits may not be as large before ripening due to fall weather.

John

b54red · June 17, 2010

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Originally Posted by matertoo

Bill-I am going to try posting some pics of my GP's so you can see how they're doing. First time, so wish me luck!!

Happy Matering,

Paul

Mine looked like that a week ago. Good luck and let me know how it tastes.

matertoo · July 6, 2010

Bill: Ive eaten several Golden Ponderosa's and I think they taste good. They have a mild taste, but I like it.

Good luck with your maters.

Happy Matering,

Paul

June 10, 2010	#1
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	Golden Ponderosa question? I just lost my lone Golden Ponderosa to TSWV and fusarium wilt. Talk about overkill! Any way I wanted to see if anyone who has had experience with this variety could tell me if it has time or the ability to withstand the heat to try it as a fall tomato? I will be planting the last of my fall seed varieties this next week and wondering if I should include it. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me.

June 16, 2010	#4
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	Paul, I went ahead and started some seeds from Golden Ponderosa and hope they will do better in the fall. Enclosed is a pic showing what fusarium and TSWV can do in a couple of days when they join forces. Last edited by b54red; April 12, 2011 at 03:00 AM.

June 10, 2010	#2
matertoo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 354	b54red-Sorry to hear of your loss. Both of my GP's are doing well and loaded with fruit. Growing these 2 plants is the extent of my experience though. Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in and give you more useful information. I will let you know if things change though. Happy Matering, Paul

June 16, 2010	#7
bigbubbacain Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zone 9 Texas, Fort Bend County Posts: 436	Bill, It's worth a try. Mine always get sick and die, but I love the flavor and color and I just can't get my head over not having it in the garden. Your fruits may not be as large before ripening due to fall weather. John

July 6, 2010	#9
matertoo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 354	Bill: Ive eaten several Golden Ponderosa's and I think they taste good. They have a mild taste, but I like it. Good luck with your maters. Happy Matering, Paul