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Forest Fire Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Forest Fire is a very early, multi-use standard tomato.

Key facts

Days to maturity
45–50 days
Growth habit
Determinate
Listed for
United States

Overview

Forest Fire is a very early, multi-use standard tomato. Determinate vines set red fruit around 3 inches across that resists cracking. Pick it for a cold or short season where a fast crop matters most.

Forest Fire traits

  • Very early determinate
  • Red fruit about 3 in
  • Crack resistant
  • Multi-use type

Good for

  • Fresh eating
  • Short-season gardens

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Forest Fire this page45–50 daysDeterminate—
Mountain Princess45–50 daysDeterminate—
Siberian48 daysDeterminate—
Beginner50–55 daysDeterminate—
Fireworks II50–55 daysDeterminate—
Native Sun50 daysDeterminate—
Patio50–70 daysDeterminate—

Forest Fire FAQ

What kind of tomato is Forest Fire?

Forest Fire is a very early, multi-use standard tomato. Determinate vines set red fruit around 3 inches across that resists cracking.

How many days to maturity is Forest Fire?

Forest Fire is listed at 45–50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.

How does Forest Fire compare with other tomato varieties?

Forest Fire: 45–50 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Mountain Princess (45–50 days), Siberian (48 days), Beginner (50–55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Forest Fire good for?

Forest Fire is grown for fresh eating, short-season 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.

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.

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