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Ace 56 — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Ace 56
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70-75days to harvest

6-12days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct seed in warm climates. Transplant when soil is consistently warm.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red
Size: 6-8 oz
Shape: Round to slightly oval, smooth
Flavour: Rich, well-balanced flavor with good acidity and sweetness

In the kitchen

Versatile for fresh eating, cooking, canning, and sauce making

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato fruitworm, aphids, spider mites in hot weather
Diseases: Bacterial speck, early blight, heat-related disorders
Resistance: Good resistance to cracking and heat stress, moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels whiteflies

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

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

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve tomato growth and flavor

BorageAttracts pollinators and beneficial insects, may deter hornworms

OreganoRepels many pests and may enhance tomato flavor when grown nearby

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 earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure

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 56

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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