Tomato 'Silvery fir tree'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Silvery fir tree'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Good option for container gardening.

Silvery fir tree likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Silvery fir tree is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Silvery fir tree in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Silvery fir tree from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Silvery fir tree about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Silvery fir tree

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Plant to first set of leaves to promote strong roots.

As Silvery fir tree is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Silvery fir tree

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.

Silvery fir tree folklore & trivia

Seed attributed to finding its way to North American markets via Moscow seedswoman, Marina Danilenko.

Other Names for Tomato 'Silvery fir tree'

Silver fir tree, Serebristaya el