Price: $3.95
SKU: 3403881
75 days, dwarf — 'Dwarf Firebird Sweet' is a rugose, regular leaf dwarf-type plant that produces high yields of medium-sized, oblate-shaped, fruit that ripen to a crimson pink color with gold stripes. It is a beautiful tomato with a sweet, rich, well-balanced flavor.
This "Dwarf Tomato Project" variety originated from a cross between an early generation of 'Dwarf Wild Fred' and Wild Boar Farm's 'Beauty King' by Vince Lavallo in 2011, and named "Beauty." 'Dwarf Firebird Sweet' was selected and named in 2013 by Craig LeHoullier. Involved in its development were Vince, Craig LeHoullier, Lurley Hernandez, Lindsey Ratterree, Dan Follett, Carolyn Keiper, and Nancy Ruhl. The seed for the introductory release was grown by Bill Minkey. Introduced for the 2017 gardening season. Each packet contains approximately 20 seeds.
My first year growing Dwarf Tomatoes and I am sold out on them. This variety is delicious and I will always grow them. The tomatoes are beautiful, even when they are green. The plant is healthy. i have this plant with 3 other dwarfs in a bed in my front yard, and people comment on how healthy the plants look. Planted this spring, in a raised bed that I filled with the lasagna gardening method this past fall. The nice thing about the Dwarf Tomatoes is easy handling, just a sturdy tomato cage and great for home gardens.
Dwarf Firebird Sweet is a medium-to-large (5-12+ ounce; though most of mine were around 7 ounces) pink tomato with yellow stripes. It is a slightly flattened globe shaped fruit with a somewhat meaty interior flesh and not too many seeds. This makes it versatile enough to be used in all situations, including sliced for sandwiches. It also has a nice balance between sweetness and acidity. It isn't a mild or bland tomato at all... in fact, I'd give it a very solid 8/10 for flavor.
2021's turbulent weather didn't seem to negatively affect this plant (I saw no blossoms dropped) and the yield was consistently high for a dwarf. I will be happy to grow this again in the future and I can definitely recommend this to all.
I'm blown away by the quantity and beauty of this tomato!! gorgeous plants and easy to care for, plus some fine tomato sandwiches!! Thank you Dwarf Tomato Project ....
This is my first year growing this, and I'm so glad that I did. Melts in your mouth with a rich, sweet and mildly tangy taste. Very little cracking or other deformities for me, grown in an Earth Box. It is also bothered very little by Septoria. This is one of the best tomatoes ever! I would point out that my stripes are not gold, but green/bronze, and they do stay that way. But that detracts nothing from this fine tomato.