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Ace 55 — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Ace 55
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-85days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red
Size: 6-8 oz
Shape: Classic round, smooth globe
Flavour: Well-balanced, traditional tomato flavor with good acidity

In the kitchen

Excellent for slicing, sandwiches, salads, and canning. All-purpose variety.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, cutworms, spider mites
Diseases: Late blight, bacterial spot, blossom end rot
Resistance: Good resistance to fusarium wilt and alternaria stem canker. Heat and humidity tolerant.

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with strong scent compounds

CarrotsLoosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for space or nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on tomato pests

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases with natural sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids, cucumber beetles, and squash bugs

LettuceProvides living mulch, conserves soil moisture, and utilizes different root zones

OreganoRepels spider mites, aphids, and provides ground cover to retain moisture

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in tomatoes

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit tomato growth and development

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt tomato growth when planted too close

CornBoth attract corn earworms and hornworms, creating concentrated pest problems

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 0.83
Fat (g): 0.63
Carbohydrate (g): 5.51
Fibre (g): 2.1
Vitamin C (mg): 27.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.98
Vitamin K (µg): 4.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.06
Folate (µg): 10
Calcium (mg): 11
Iron (mg): 0.33
Magnesium (mg): 11.9
Phosphorus (mg): 28
Potassium (mg): 260
Zinc (mg): 0.2

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Ace 55

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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