Firewood Tomato 20 Seeds

Solanum lycopersicum

Firewood Tomato is a unique and eye-catching paste tomato variety known for its elongated, blocky shape that resembles small pieces of firewood. This highly productive variety produces clusters of firm, meaty red fruits with low moisture and few seeds, making it ideal for sauces, pastes, and cooking.

Plants are compact yet vigorous, producing heavy yields of uniform fruits that ripen reliably. With its distinctive shape and excellent culinary quality, Firewood Tomato is a great choice for home gardeners, canning enthusiasts, and market growers.

Days to Maturity: 70–80 days

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Variety: Firewood
• Plant Type: Determinate to semi-determinate tomato
• Plant Height: 3–4 feet
• Growth Habit: Bushy, compact
• Fruit Size: Medium, elongated blocky fruits
• Fruit Colour: Red
• Fruit Shape: Rectangular, “firewood-like”
• Flavor: Mild, rich, ideal for cooking
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Germination Time: 5–10 days
• Days to Maturity: 70–80 days

Key Features

• Unique rectangular, firewood-shaped tomatoes
• Firm, meaty flesh with few seeds
• Excellent for sauces, paste, and canning
• High-yielding and productive plants
• Compact growth suitable for smaller gardens
• Uniform fruits ideal for processing

Garden Uses

• Tomato sauces and paste
• Canning and preserving
• Cooking and roasting
• Garden harvests
• Market and specialty production

How to Grow from Seed

Indoor Sowing

• Start seeds 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix
• Keep soil warm (20–25°C) and evenly moist
• Seeds germinate in 5–10 days

Transplanting

• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed
• Space plants 18–24 inches apart
• Light staking may be helpful due to fruit weight

Care Tips

• Water consistently to support fruit development
• Use well-drained, fertile soil
• Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season
• Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds
• Harvest when fruits are fully red and firm

FAQ

What is Firewood Tomato best used for?
It is excellent for sauces, paste, and canning due to its firm, low-moisture flesh.

Is Firewood Tomato a bush or vine?
It is generally determinate to semi-determinate, forming a compact, bushy plant.

Why is it called Firewood Tomato?
Because of its distinct rectangular shape, resembling small, stacked pieces of firewood.

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