{"id":6047,"date":"2026-10-21T19:34:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T19:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/?p=6047"},"modified":"2026-10-21T19:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T19:35:25","slug":"cresta-di-fuoco-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/cresta-di-fuoco-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Cresta di Fuoco #2 (Fire Crest #2) Tomato Review & Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\ud83c\udf45 Quick take:<\/strong> Cresta di Fuoco #2 (Fire Crest #2)<\/strong> is a distinct, deep brownish-red indeterminate <\/strong>\u00a0Italian heirloom known for its eccentric, crested, and ribbed fruit forms. While technically a later-maturing variety, it can drop its ripe crop in a concentrated wave, outpacing other late-season varieties. With dense, meaty flesh and moderate sweetness, it stands out as an exceptional candidate for sun-drying and dehydrating rather than a primary fresh table slicer. Full summary \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n

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Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 3-4 Experience)<\/h2>\n

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Fire Crest #2 (Cresta di Fuoco 2).There is a number two tacked onto the name because there is another selection of this variety out there. The main difference between them comes down to color. Then again…<\/p>\n

This brownish-red line ended up noticeably more productive than its ochre-colored twin. Could just be that it grabbed a better spot in my greenhouse setup, though.<\/p>\n

Even with its reputation as a late-season tomato, it flushed its ripe crop pretty much all at once and ended up beating out several poky varieties, which was a pleasant surprise. Up in my climate, early maturity is a big deal. \ud83d\ude42 Then again, trying to process a whole mountain of fruit that ripens in the exact same week can test your patience, which is why I normally prefer to stagger my harvest by mixing varieties with different DTMs.<\/p>\n

Fire Crest is great for dehydrating, though it does just fine sliced up in a bowl of salad. But sure, it will take a back seat to classic sweet salad beefsteaks.<\/p>\n

The fruit comes in all shapes and sizes, weird and crested. An absolute visual treat for any real heirloom lover.<\/p>\n

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Full Summary: Habit, Harvest, and Culinary Profile<\/h2>\n