Red Alert

husker nana · June 1, 2011

Does anyone have any information on a tomato named Red Alert? I went to a small gardening center in one of the small towns in my area and they had a handful of heirlooms that they were selling for someone. They called her and asked about this tomato but she didn't really know anything about this one as it is new to her.

I went to get eggplant as only a couple of my seeds germinated. I didn't need any more tomato plants but I couldn't resist. I purchased three. Red Alert, Djena Lee, and a persimmon. I did find information on the last two on Tatiana's site. Red Alert is there but no information.

**carolyn137** · June 1, 2011

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Originally Posted by husker nana

Does anyone have any information on a tomato named Red Alert? I went to a small gardening center in one of the small towns in my area and they had a handful of heirlooms that they were selling for someone. They called her and asked about this tomato but she didn't really know anything about this one as it is new to her.

I went to get eggplant as only a couple of my seeds germinated. I didn't need any more tomato plants but I couldn't resist. I purchased three. Red Alert, Djena Lee, and a persimmon. I did find information on the last two on Tatiana's site. Red Alert is there but no information.

From an SSE listing:

75 days, det, 1-1.5 oz red fruits with a very good sweet mild flavor, heavy production, from Dr. Barad, New Jersey.

Ake from Sweden says about the same, says small red ovals, early and productive.

Another person in a different YEarbook says:

det, 3 ft, rugose foliage, very early, nicely flavored small red ovals, from Unwins in England ( seed company well known), brought back by a friend.

So that should give you some idea of what to look for.

husker nana · June 1, 2011

Carolyn thanks for the information. I had a feeling that it would be you that would be able to come up with some information on it. I hope it taste as good as they make it sound.

heirloomdaddy · June 1, 2011

don't know red alert, but persimmon is a real winner IMO

les matzek · June 1, 2011

hi husker,
i grew red alert last year, my plant got about 3 1/2 foot
tall set a lot of friut to me they where a large cherry
with very good taste to me,good luck,regards.

les

husker nana · June 2, 2011

Thanks for information on Red Alert.

Les, I sure hope it is GOOD since it is a cherry type. I already had three cherries planted and now I have four... What to do with so many! Wonder if it will be as productive for me. Not knowing anything about it and trying to fit it in I planted it in between some Brandywines. Since it only gets about 3 1/2 feet tall it will be shaded by the giants! I was in a hurry as leaving for Colo. in the morning and I didn't take the time to research. One of my little blunders.

Heirloom Daddy, when the owner of the garden center called and asked for information on them the lady didn't have much to say other then the Persimmon was one her favorites too.

matilda'skid · January 25, 2014

Red Alert is one that I got in my package from Tormato. It was on his list of suggested tomatoes to grow for next year's swap. I am glad to find this information because my friend likes bite sized tomatoes. Husker Nana how did you like it?

matilda'skid · June 15, 2014

Red Alert is my first ripe tomato. I found a couple of handfuls of them. I didn't expect ripe tomatoes yet, but there they were surprise surprise. The one plant was planted outside after danger of frost was supposed to be passed but I had to cover it a few times with a sheet. I picked the ones with color because they seemed ready to just fall off. They aren't really red ripe but I am not sure what color they are supposed to be when ripe. People around here look for the first tomatoes around July 4 unless in a hoop house or greenhouse.

tomatoguy · June 15, 2014

Whew. That was scary. I thought the blister beetles were coming.

June 1, 2011	#1
husker nana Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisc. 5A Posts: 197	Red Alert Does anyone have any information on a tomato named Red Alert? I went to a small gardening center in one of the small towns in my area and they had a handful of heirlooms that they were selling for someone. They called her and asked about this tomato but she didn't really know anything about this one as it is new to her. I went to get eggplant as only a couple of my seeds germinated. I didn't need any more tomato plants but I couldn't resist. I purchased three. Red Alert, Djena Lee, and a persimmon. I did find information on the last two on Tatiana's site. Red Alert is there but no information.

June 15, 2014	#8
matilda'skid Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 309	Red Alert is my first ripe tomato. I found a couple of handfuls of them. I didn't expect ripe tomatoes yet, but there they were surprise surprise. The one plant was planted outside after danger of frost was supposed to be passed but I had to cover it a few times with a sheet. I picked the ones with color because they seemed ready to just fall off. They aren't really red ripe but I am not sure what color they are supposed to be when ripe. People around here look for the first tomatoes around July 4 unless in a hoop house or greenhouse. Last edited by matilda'skid; June 16, 2014 at 12:11 PM. Reason: This is really early.

June 1, 2011	#4
heirloomdaddy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Z10 Posts: 291	don't know red alert, but persimmon is a real winner IMO

June 1, 2011	#5
les matzek Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Landers, CA Posts: 191	hi husker, i grew red alert last year, my plant got about 3 1/2 foot tall set a lot of friut to me they where a large cherry with very good taste to me,good luck,regards. les

June 2, 2011	#6
husker nana Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisc. 5A Posts: 197	Thanks for information on Red Alert. Les, I sure hope it is GOOD since it is a cherry type. I already had three cherries planted and now I have four... What to do with so many! Wonder if it will be as productive for me. Not knowing anything about it and trying to fit it in I planted it in between some Brandywines. Since it only gets about 3 1/2 feet tall it will be shaded by the giants! I was in a hurry as leaving for Colo. in the morning and I didn't take the time to research. One of my little blunders. Heirloom Daddy, when the owner of the garden center called and asked for information on them the lady didn't have much to say other then the Persimmon was one her favorites too.

January 25, 2014	#7
matilda'skid Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 309	Red Alert is one that I got in my package from Tormato. It was on his list of suggested tomatoes to grow for next year's swap. I am glad to find this information because my friend likes bite sized tomatoes. Husker Nana how did you like it?

June 15, 2014	#9
tomatoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockvale, TN Zone 7A Posts: 526	Whew. That was scary. I thought the blister beetles were coming.