Slicer Tomato 'Phoenix'
This is my all-time favorite tomato! ‘Phoenix’ is a slicer tomato similar to ‘Celebrity’ in that it is a determinate tomato that sets large, globe-like fruit. (I won the Butler County largest tomato with this variety several times!) However, it has the upper hand on ‘Celebrity’ in its heat tolerance, working to set fruit even on the hottest days of our Kansas summers. It also has a slightly more consistent tomato size if you’re looking for uniformity.
Height: ~4’
Fruit Size: 10-12 oz.
A Note from the Grower
This is what Kansas gardening is all about—the slicer! In my slicer catalog, you’ll find some old-time favorites and some new favorites of mine. A couple things all these tomato varieties have in common is that they are flavorful and adapted well to our climate. Like the other plants I have grown, all of my tomato slicer varieties were selected intentionally to make your gardening experience excellent.
In my catalog, slicers typically range in size from 6 oz. to 10 oz. (that’s what I classify as a classic slicer) and have a round shape. My selections vary in levels of acidity; and, there are several indeterminate and determinate growth habits in my catalog. That way, you can choose what growth habit you prefer. Head over to the Plant Guide to learn more about tomatoes.
