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Grape Tomato — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Grape Tomato
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

7-14days 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 all frost danger has passed.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red
Size: 2-2 1/4"
Shape: Indeterminate
Flavour: Very sweet with balanced acidity, concentrated tomato flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, lunch boxes, roasting, garnishes. Excellent for dehydrating.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, spider mites, whiteflies
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, bacterial spot, fusarium wilt
Resistance: Early Blight (Intermediate); Late Blight (Intermediate)

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	—	July – September
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

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

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control tomato pests

ChivesRepel aphids and may improve tomato flavor and growth

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting tomatoes

LettuceGrows well in tomato shade and helps retain soil moisture

OreganoRepels many garden pests and may enhance tomato flavor

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompete for 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.

Grape Tomato

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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