Solarfiretomatoes are a very determinant tomato that grow in bushy plants. Care when growingSolarFiretomatoes is nominal. As with all tomato plants, be sure to water deeply each week. Mulch around the plants with 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm.) of organic mulch to help retain moisture. Tomato: SolarFire image. great for small gardens or containers. Fruit size: 8 to 10 oz Matures: 72 days Plant Size: 4 to 5 feet Plant Type: determinate No, it’s not a hot tomato, but if you need a tomato that can set fruit in summer’s heat, try SolarFire. How to GrowSolarFireTomatoes? The Old Farmer's Almanac 2.25 lb.Once your plant has grown up to your knee or waist length, you are ready to pluck some juicy and fresh SolarFiretomatoes. The diverse culinary uses it provides can be exploited by preparing delicious salads. Heat tolerant tomatoes will have names like SolarFire, Phoenix, Heat Master, Summer Set, etc. They are for the most part determinant which means they grow like a bush. Probably my favorite would be the Phoenix although all of those named will be good producers. Solarfiretomato-the rodeo tomato for 2006. Growingtomatoes in Texas's hot, humid climate isn't always easy. Too hot and the fruit won't set. I am on a search to find some SolarFiretomato seeds. I am in south Florida and they do well here but I have not been able to find the seeds. Is there anyone here that grows them and may have a few seeds to spare? Do tomatoesgrow better in pots or in the ground? When it comes to tomato containers, bigger is better. ... The more soil in the container, the more it holds water. Also, the more soil, the more available nutrients for your plants. So, I planted tomato plants the last weekend of March, and the plants have grown from a mere 4-5 branches to like 4 foot tall things. I have one normal sized tomato plant and 2 jolly elf grape tomato plants. The normal size tomato one is bushier and shorter. Then, check for heat-resistant cultivars like 'SolarFire' tomatoes, 'California Wonder' peppers, or 'Clemson Spineless' okra to encourage a bumper harvest in balmy weather. What are your favorite vegetables to cultivate in hot climates?