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Organic striped ‘Prairie Fire’ tomato (<em>Solanum lycopersicum</em> ‘Prairie Fire’)

Compact semi-determinate tomato with small elongated striped fruit Solanaceae

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Organic striped ‘Prairie Fire’ tomato

Name: Organic striped ‘Prairie Fire’ tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ‘Prairie Fire’)
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
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Solanum lycopersicum ‘Prairie Fire’

Product code : BIOVO-0181

Compact highly productive very sweet organic tomato with small elongated pointed red fruit striped yellow and orange.

Exposure: Full sun

Common namePrairie Fire striped tomato

FamilySolanaceae

GenusSolanum

SpeciesSolanum lycopersicum

CultivarPrairie Fire

TypeCompact semi-determinate tomato with small elongated striped fruit

Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum ‘Prairie Fire’

Organic striped ‘Prairie Fire’ tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Prairie Fire’) is a compact semi-determinate organic variety selected for productivity and exceptionally sweet flavour. It bears numerous small elongated pointed fruit striped yellow and orange over red. Juicy flesh and a balance of sweetness with light acidity suit snacks salads bruschetta and tasting platters. Maturity is listed at approximately 75 days after transplanting.

Sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost approximately 0.5 cm deep. Keep the mix warm and evenly moist, then provide intense light immediately after emergence. Pot up after true leaves appear and harden plants gradually. Transplant in full sun after frost into fertile organic-rich well-drained soil. Its compact habit suits gardens and containers, but exact plant and pot dimensions are not sufficiently confirmed to state.

Water deeply at soil level while keeping moisture even without saturating the root zone. Mulch once soil has warmed and support stems if clusters become heavy. Harvest when fruit develops warm striping over a red background and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Pick regularly to maintain quality. Monitor cracking blossom-end rot insects and foliar disease; remove damaged fruit and do not eat leaves or stems.

Organic striped ‘Prairie Fire’ tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Prairie Fire’)

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

Sowing depth

0.5 cm (1/4 in)

Spacing / density

Space plants approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to accommodate growth and air circulation.

Germination temperature

21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F)

Germination time

7 to 14 days

Sowing period

March through April indoors then transplant after frost

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Sow Prairie Fire indoors March through April six to eight weeks before last frost 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture until emergence in 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a large deep container. Install a cage or stake, water at soil level, and mulch. Harvest frequently approximately 75 days after transplanting once small fruit is uniformly striped.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Approximately 6.0 to 6.8

Care level

Moderate

Watering

Water deeply at soil level when the top three to five centimetres begin to dry while maintaining moisture as evenly as possible. Alternating drought and heavy watering encourages cracking and may contribute to blossom-end rot while constantly waterlogged soil suffocates roots and increases disease. Water in the morning without unnecessarily wetting foliage then mulch once soil warms. During fruit set and sizing avoid prolonged water stress. In a large container check moisture daily during hot weather without leaving standing water in the saucer.

Soil type

Choose deep fertile loose well-drained organic-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH near 6.0–6.8. Incorporate mature compost before transplanting while avoiding fresh manure and excess nitrogen that produces leaves at the expense of fruit. Work soil when neither sticky nor dusty and do not compact the root zone. Even moisture and adequate calcium reserves support healthy fruiting without automatic calcium additions unless testing supports them. Rotate three or four years away from tomatoes peppers eggplants and potatoes.

Fertilization

Incorporate mature compost before transplanting then base later feeding on a soil test or the label of a balanced fruiting-vegetable fertilizer. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes very vigorous stems and leaves but delays flowering and ripening. After fruit set balanced nutrition including potassium and phosphorus may support fruiting without exceeding label rates. Never place concentrated fertilizer against roots and water after application. In containers split a dilute solution rather than using one strong dose. No calcium supplement replaces even watering or a test confirming deficiency.

Moisture

Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.

Seasonal care

In spring sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost and provide intense light immediately after emergence. Pot up after true leaves then harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a large deep container. Install a cage or stake to support loaded stems without assigning an unconfirmed growth type. In summer water deeply at soil level, check container moisture often, mulch, and feed moderately. Harvest striped fruit frequently. Before frost pick developed fruit, remove plants, and clean containers.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Choose a large stable deep container with several drainage holes; no exact dimension is sufficiently confirmed. Fill it with airy compost-enriched vegetable potting mix and place in full sun. Although Prairie Fire has a compact semi-determinate habit, provide a small stake or cage if clusters weigh stems down. Water slowly when the surface begins to dry without leaving standing water. Mulch lightly, feed moderately, and check moisture daily during very hot weather.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Flower color

Yellow

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in Quebec

Growth rate

Vigorous during the warm season

Growth habit

Compact and semi-determinate

Bloom period

Small yellow flowers in successive clusters through the warm season

Fruiting

Numerous small elongated pointed red fruit with yellow and orange stripes

Days to maturity

Approximately 75 days after transplanting

Harvest

Harvest approximately 75 days after transplanting when fruit shows a well-developed red background, clear yellow and orange stripes, and slight give to gentle pressure. Support clusters while picking and detach each fruit without pulling stems. Pick regularly to maintain quality and enjoy abundant production. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Basil and early lettuce can occupy nearby space when light, water, air circulation, and root room remain sufficient.

Plants to avoid

Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.

Recipe idea

From the gardento your plate.

Edible parts

Ripe fruit

Prairie Fire tomato bruschetta — Rinse sound fruit, dice, and combine with basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Spoon onto toasted bread immediately before serving. Keep ingredients cold and refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Do not eat tomato leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

When should Prairie Fire be sown and transplanted in Quebec?

Sow indoors March through April approximately six to eight weeks before planned transplanting. Place seed 0.5 cm deep, maintain 21–27°C, and keep mix moist; emergence generally takes 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot seedlings up, and harden gradually. Transplant only after last frost once soil is warm and nights are sufficiently mild.

When should Prairie Fire tomatoes be harvested?

Generally harvest around 75 to 85 days after transplanting once fruit has developed striped colour and yields slightly to gentle pressure. A green area may remain at the shoulders and colour varies with sunlight. Support each fruit and cut the stem with a clean tool. Pick progressively, bring developed fruit indoors before frost, and discard mouldy slimy or deeply split fruit.

Can Prairie Fire be grown in a container?

Yes. The workbook indicates culture in a large deep container without confirming exact dimensions. Use a stable pot with several drainage holes and airy compost-enriched mix. Place in full sun, install a cage or stake for loaded stems, check moisture daily during hot weather, water until it drains without standing water, and feed moderately according to label directions.

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yellow blossoms may be visited by bumblebees and other bees able to vibrate the anthers and release pollen. Wind also contributes substantially to pollination, although active insect visitors can support consistent fruit set in the vegetable garden throughout the flowering period.