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Garden Peach — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Garden Peach
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-80days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–10USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when soil is warm and all frost danger has passed.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained fertile soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pale yellow-pink with fuzzy skin
Size: 2-3 oz
Shape: Round, peach-like with fuzzy exterior
Flavour: Mild, sweet, and low-acid with subtle tomato flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, novelty dishes, children's gardens. Can be used in salads for unique presentation.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, whiteflies
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, fusarium wilt, cracking in wet conditions
Resistance: Limited disease resistance typical of heirlooms

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	—	August – 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, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve tomato flavor

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests, attract beneficial insects

CarrotsHelp break up soil for tomato roots, don't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for space

ChivesRepel aphids and may improve tomato growth and flavor

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

LettuceProvides ground cover and utilizes space efficiently without competition

OreganoRepels pests and may enhance tomato flavor

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to tomatoes and causes wilting

FennelInhibits growth of tomatoes through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompete for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 42
Protein (g): 0.91
Fat (g): 0.27
Carbohydrate (g): 10.1
Fibre (g): 1.5
Vitamin A (µg): 24
Vitamin C (mg): 4.1
Vitamin K (µg): 3
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.025
Folate (µg): 6
Calcium (mg): 4
Iron (mg): 0.34
Magnesium (mg): 8
Phosphorus (mg): 22
Potassium (mg): 122
Zinc (mg): 0.23
Selenium (µg): 2.1

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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.

Garden Peach

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

Grown Garden Peach?

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