Silver Fir Tree – Decorative bush tomato with lobed leaves
What makes Silver Fir Tree special
Silver Fir Tree is a compact bush tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) with attractive lobed leaves and a good harvest. A fine choice if you want to grow tomatoes at home in a small space.
Background and name
The variety comes from Russia and is known for its decorative foliage, which resembles a fir tree. It also works as an ornamental.
Appearance and growth habit
Bush tomato (determinate) that needs no side-shoot removal. Grows about 40–60 cm tall and bears red, flat-round tomatoes of about 100 g.
Flavour and uses of Silver Fir Tree
Mild, rounded flavour. Good in salads, on a sandwich or in a quick tomato sauce.
Ripening time, resilience and storage
Ripens after 60–65 days. Copes well with cooler weather. Short shelf life – eat fresh.
Pollination tips
Shake the plant in a greenhouse or gently tap the flowers.
How to grow Silver Fir Tree
Sow in March–April. Plant in a pot, raised bed or open ground. No side-shoot removal needed. Gives an early harvest without tying in.
The price covers 10 tomato seeds
Sow indoors in seed compost. Pot on into a larger pot. Water evenly and feed when needed.
