Solanum, Bush Tomato 'Prairie Fire' ~ 32 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Container Tomato 'Prairie Fire' | Solanum lycopersicum
Semi-determinate
Prairie Fire offers delicious, barrel-shaped little 3 inch fruits that ripen up deep orange-red with pretty golden stripes. Plants are covered with fruits early, and you’ll really look forward to picking them off the vines because popping these sweet treats in your mouth is like eating candy from the garden! Semi-determinate Prairie Fire vines grow to just 3 feet tall and are perfect to grow in containers for summer enjoyment on your patio, deck or in any sunny location.
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Details
In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably 50-55°F (10-13°C). Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm, 80°F (27°C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside.
When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant into individual 4-inch pots. Maintain at 70°F (21°C). Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until ready to plant. When nights reach 55°F (13°C), gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Plant these vigorous, semi-determinate, early bearing vines 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.
Transplant one seedling per container; minimum pot size should be 18 to 20 inches in diameter and 18 inches high. Use fresh potting mix to prevent soil-borne disease. Water regularly: containers may need water daily in hot weather. Fertilize every other week with a liquid, all-purpose vegetable fertilizer for strong plants and good yields.
Plant seedlings several inches deeper than they were in seed starter. Provide strong 3 feet stakes or tall wire cages at planting time as plants get heavy with fruits and need support. Mulch to provide even moisture retention; don’t overwater once fruit begins to ripen.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Tomato |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 37" - 48" |
| Spacing in Row | 36" apart |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" deep |
| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |
| Days to Maturity | 75 days |