Tomato 'Dwarf Wild Fred'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Dwarf Wild Fred'

Keep in mind when planting that Dwarf Wild Fred is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Dwarf Wild Fred from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Transplanting Dwarf Wild Fred

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Dwarf Wild Fred is a tender plant.

Harvesting Dwarf Wild Fred

Tomato Dwarf Wild Fred Etymology

The name was chosen by Craig LeHoullier, after a funny misspelling of his father’s name (Wilfred) on a church bulletin. 2

Dwarf Wild Fred folklore & trivia

Bred by the Dwarf Tomato Project, and released in 2011.1

A cross of [Carbon] x [New Big Dwarf]2

Other Names for Tomato 'Dwarf Wild Fred'

Wild Fred

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