 78 days. [West Virginia heirloom, traded by employees of the C & O Railroad since the turn of the century. The first 'Ponderosa' variety was introduced in 1891 by Peter Henderson and Co.] Produces somewhat rough, large-cored, yellow-gold fruits weighing over a pound. Although not very tolerant of foliage diseases, it is a good producer and a showy variety with mild-flavored, sub-acid fruits. Our select strain has larger, more uniform fruits. Pkt. |
