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Grape — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Grape
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 night temperatures stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
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: Sweet and tangy with concentrated tomato flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh snacking, salads, pasta dishes, roasting, garnishes. Excellent for preserving and sauces.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, tomato hornworm, spider mites
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, septoria leaf spot, blossom end rot
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

CarrotsHelps break up soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on tomato pests

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

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve tomato flavor and growth

AsparagusTomatoes repel asparagus beetles while asparagus doesn't compete for space

PeppersSimilar growing requirements and can help deter some common pests

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure

BrassicasCan stunt tomato growth and compete for nutrients, especially when mature

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

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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