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De Milpa — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: De Milpa
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z1–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant outdoors after nighttime lows consistently exceed 55°F

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular; 1-1.5 inches per week, more frequent during fruiting and in containers
Soil: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0), enriched with compost or aged manure
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green with purple blush after harvest
Shape: Small to medium round
Flavour: Balanced tart-citrus with subtle sweetness, concentrated flavor from high dry matter content, ideal for fresh salsa

In the kitchen

Fresh salsa, salsa verde, roasted tomatillo dishes, fermenting, freezing for cooked applications

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Hornworms, flea beetles, whiteflies (in warm climates)
Diseases: Early blight, septoria leaf spot (in humid conditions), fusarium wilt (rare in well-drained soil)

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 pest-repelling compounds

CarrotsLoosens soil for better tomato root growth and doesn't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing them away from tomatoes

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve tomato growth and flavor through root interactions

LettuceProvides living mulch, conserves soil moisture, and doesn't compete with deep tomato roots

BorageAttracts pollinators and beneficial insects while reportedly improving tomato flavor

Avoid

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

FennelInhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds released from roots and leaves

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

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure for both crops

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.

De Milpa

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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