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- Days to maturity
- 58 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Silvery Fir Tree is a Russian heirloom you can pick out from across the garden: its leaves are finely cut and ferny, more like carrot foliage than a normal tomato, and they carry a gray-green, silvery cast that gives the variety its name. Plants are determinate and dwarf, around two feet tall (24 to 30 inches), and need no staking, which makes them a natural for containers and small beds where the foliage doubles as an ornamental. They are very early, about 58 to 65 days from transplant, and ripen most of the red, round, small to medium fruit within a few weeks. Flavor is good for such an early determinate type. A second sowing in late summer can give a fall crop in mild climates.
Silvery Fir Tree traits
- Russian heirloom with silvery, fern-like dissected foliage
- Dwarf determinate plants around 2 ft that need no staking
- Very early, about 58 to 65 days from transplant
- Red, round fruit in a concentrated harvest window
- Ornamental enough for containers and patio pots
Good for
- Container growing
- Early-season fresh eating
- Ornamental edible planting
- Small gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvery Fir Tree this page | 58 days | Determinate | — |
| Taxi | 58 days | Determinate | — |
| Duchess | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pick | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Milano Plum | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| New Sun | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Orange Blossom | 60 days | Determinate | — |
Silvery Fir Tree FAQ
What kind of tomato is Silvery Fir Tree?
Silvery Fir Tree is a Russian heirloom you can pick out from across the garden: its leaves are finely cut and ferny, more like carrot foliage than a normal tomato, and they carry a gray-green, silvery cast that gives the variety its name. Plants are determinate and dwarf, around two feet tall (24 to 30 inches), and need no staking, which makes them a natural for containers and small beds where the foliage doubles as an ornamental.
How many days to maturity is Silvery Fir Tree?
Silvery Fir Tree is listed at 58 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Silvery Fir Tree compare with other tomato varieties?
Silvery Fir Tree: 58 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Taxi (58 days), Duchess (60–65 days), First Pick (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Silvery Fir Tree good for?
Silvery Fir Tree is grown for container growing, early-season fresh eating, ornamental edible planting, small gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.