Tomato 'Silvery Fir tree'
Tomato 'Silvery Fir tree' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
'Silvery Fir Tree' is a unique Russian heirloom variety valued for its early maturity and distinctive silvery-grey, fern-like foliage. It produces medium-sized, round to slightly flattened, red fruit with a classic, slightly tart tomato flavor. This determinate (bush) variety grows compactly and typically doesn't require extensive staking, making it suitable for smaller gardens. It provides a reliable yield over a relatively short period, making it a good choice for cooler climates. Days to harvest: approximately 70-80.
Tomato 'Silvery Fir tree'
Product: Tomato 'Silvery Fir tree'
Product type: SEED (50)
Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum
'Silvery Fir Tree' is a unique Russian heirloom variety valued for its early maturity and distinctive silvery-grey, fern-like foliage. It produces medium-sized, round to slightly flattened, red fruit with a classic, slightly tart tomato flavor. This determinate (bush) variety grows compactly and typically doesn't require extensive staking, making it suitable for smaller gardens. It provides a reliable yield over a relatively short period, making it a good choice for cooler climates. Days to harvest: approximately 70-80.
Plant type: Warm season annual, frost tender
Plant height: 1.5 m
Sow when: Germinate best at 18 - 28°C soil temp.
Temperate: Early spring - inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed
Subtropical: March - October in frost -free areas
Tropical: Late April - July
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Into seedling pots; liquid feed once germinated
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7
Rows: 90 cm apart
Details: Keep well fertilised and evenly watered; protect fruit from fruit fly with PestGuard Bags
Harvest: 86 days
50 seeds per packet
Lycopersicon esculentum
Warm season annual, frost tender
Tomato 'Silvery Fir tree'
'Silvery Fir Tree' is a unique Russian heirloom variety valued for its early maturity and distinctive silvery-grey, fern-like foliage. It produces medium-sized, round to slightly flattened, red fruit with a classic, slightly tart tomato flavor. This determinate (bush) variety grows compactly and typically doesn't require extensive staking, making it suitable for smaller gardens. It provides a reliable yield over a relatively short period, making it a good choice for cooler climates. Days to harvest: approximately 70-80.