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
Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.
| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Fire this page | 45–50 days | Determinate | — |
| Mountain Princess | 45–50 days | Determinate | — |
| Siberian | 48 days | Determinate | — |
| Beginner | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Fireworks II | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Native Sun | 50 days | Determinate | — |
| Patio | 50–70 days | Determinate | — |
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.
- 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.