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'Tomato 'Pony Express'' Tomatoes |
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USER ENTERED : An early, determinate saladette tomato. Early, concentrated sets have been noted on Pony Express tomatoes in grower\'s fields throughout the Northeast. Its determinate plant produces excellent yields of large saladette type fruit that are elongated in shape and have a dark red color. Growers have been impressed with its earliness, size and yields when compared to other varieties of this type. Pony Express tomatoes have an excellent disease package that includes resistance to Fusarium wilt (races 1,2,3), Verticillium wilt (race 1), Root Knot Nematode, Bacterial speck and Tomato mosaic virus helps to ensure that you\'ll be able to produce a high quality crop of tomatoes.
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Harris Seeds - updated in 2022
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Overall: (3.8 Stars)
Taste: (3.6 Stars)
Yield: (3.8 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.9 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 18
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/24/2022 by
MGWayne
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| We planted this tomato in two different sites. Both were very productive. Plants required strong staking. Fruit production lasted longer than any other tomato I have grown. In one location some critter enjoyed the first bite of every ripe tomato. In the second location I got there first. Good taste in sauce. |
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Reviewed on 11/23/2022 by
Albany County MGs
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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Probably of the most disappointing varieties ever grown. Yield low, flavor not great, mealy. Anthracnose possible culprit. |
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Reviewed on 11/11/2022 by
Ashley Helmholdt
- An intermediate gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| On behalf of CCE Yates.\r\n\r\n"All the tomatoes had blossom end rot, perhaps due to watering" |
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Reviewed on 11/10/2022 by
CCE Oneida County
- An intermediate gardener
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Oneida, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Tomato \'Pony Express\' produced small sized tomatoes. The taste was sweet and low in acidity. We grew them in fabric bags. I think they could of used a little more room to grow. |
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Reviewed on 11/09/2022 by
Saratoga MG
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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Grew these in 2 different locations with one location proving to be better than the other. Those planted in location that had tomatoes planted in the garden site the previous year did not grow well and were overtaken with early blight. Location that had plants on their own grew nicely. Plant was fairly compact producing ample fruits with smooth skins that did not show any cracking. Fruits were meaty with minimal seeds and excellent flavor. Very low acidity. |
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Reviewed on 11/04/2022 by
Ashley Helmholdt
- An intermediate gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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Reviewed on 10/31/2022 by
Crown Point Acres
- An experienced gardener
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Essex, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Very productive / high yield of medium size plum like tomatoes; Disease resistance was excellent. Experienced no disease, no cracking - very smooth fruit - with nice meat and little seed. Excellent for sauce / canning. |
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Reviewed on 10/17/2022 by
VVTG Warren
- An intermediate gardener
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Warren, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Very productive bushy variety. Had some pest issues, but plant continued to produce through mid-October. |
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Reviewed on 10/16/2022 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
- An experienced gardener
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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Good yield and taste |
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Reviewed on 10/14/2022 by
Orleans County MGs
- An intermediate gardener
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Orleans, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Great tomato for sauce or canning. Lots of meat, very little seeds and juice. Excellent flavor, mild and very smooth. |
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Reviewed on 10/11/2022 by
CCE Orange County
- An intermediate gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Disease resistant. Not overly impressed with yield of flavor. |
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Reviewed on 09/30/2022 by
KAL
- An experienced gardener
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Essex, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Very productive for a bush tomato. More of a paste tomato. Great in my sauces. |
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Reviewed on 09/28/2022 by
Tompkins MGs
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Produced a large number of uniform fruits over several weeks. Decimated by early blight by mid-September. Tomatoes are very hard, meaty, and not very flavorful. Seems to be a variety meant for commercial growers more than home gardeners. |
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Reviewed on 09/22/2022 by
CCE Nassau County NY
- An experienced gardener
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| It was amazingly productive with medium sized plum fruits. It was also almost disease free for most of the season even after some really hot weather. The fruit was also crack resistant with a long shelf life. It would have gotten a perfect rating if it was a bit more flavorful. It is slightly bland for a home-grown tomato. |
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Reviewed on 09/19/2022 by
Schuyler CCE
- An intermediate gardener
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Schuyler, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: Less than 6 hours per day
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| Prolific producer. Meat of the tomato very flavorful. |
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Reviewed on 09/15/2022 by
nmeohen1
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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Great yield! |
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Reviewed on 09/14/2022 by
CCE Rockland
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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| This tomato grew very well despite very hot summer and drought conditions. Fruit was about 3" long, oblong, meaty and flavorful. |
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Reviewed on 09/08/2022 by
CCE Niagara VVT
- An intermediate gardener
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Niagara, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Plants grew well and produced abundant fruit. The tomatoes were firm and taste great. |
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