Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50–55 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Prairie Fire is an early determinate tomato with smooth, globe-shaped fruit of 3 to 6 ounces. Both the stem scar and the blossom scar are small, which means cleaner fruit with less waste. Suited to northern gardens.
Prairie Fire traits
- Early determinate plants
- Smooth globe fruit of 3 to 6 oz
- Small stem and blossom end scars
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Fire this page | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Beginner | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Fireworks II | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Native Sun | 50 days | Determinate | — |
| Patio | 50–70 days | Determinate | — |
| Siberian | 48 days | Determinate | — |
| Polfast | 54 days | Determinate | — |
Prairie Fire FAQ
What kind of tomato is Prairie Fire?
Prairie Fire is an early determinate tomato with smooth, globe-shaped fruit of 3 to 6 ounces. Both the stem scar and the blossom scar are small, which means cleaner fruit with less waste.
How many days to maturity is Prairie Fire?
Prairie Fire is listed at 50–55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Prairie Fire compare with other tomato varieties?
Prairie Fire: 50–55 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Beginner (50–55 days), Fireworks II (50–55 days), Native Sun (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Prairie Fire good for?
Prairie Fire is grown for fresh eating, canning.
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.