Tomato 'Porterhouse'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Semi-determinate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Goleta, California

Rome, Georgia

PEMBROKE TWP, Illinois

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Hopkinsville, KY | September 2007 | positive

2007: grew from purchased package of seed; got six 1 pounders on July 15; did not get any more till Sept 1; 8 or 9 more 1pounders; bright...Read More

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