Photos are representative and may not match your specific variety.
Surefire Red
Tomato
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Surefire Red'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
An All-America Selections winner bred specifically for cool-weather performance and short growing seasons, producing ripe tomatoes even when temperatures dip below ideal ranges. This compact hybrid sets fruit reliably in conditions that cause other varieties to drop blossoms, making it perfect for northern gardens and unpredictable climates. Surefire Red delivers dependable harvests when gardening success seems uncertain.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Can be planted earlier than most tomatoes. Good for succession planting.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, cutworms, flea beetles, whiteflies. Common diseases: Early blight, late blight, bacterial spot.