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Hillbilly — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Hillbilly
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

85-90days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–10USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of compost
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Yellow background with red and pink streaking and marbling
Size: 1-2 pounds
Shape: Large beefsteak, slightly flattened with gentle ribbing
Flavour: Sweet, fruity, and mild with very low acidity

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, gourmet sandwiches, salads, showcasing. Beautiful for farmers market sales.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, cutworms, flea beetles
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, fusarium wilt, blossom end rot
Resistance: Typical heirloom susceptibility. Prone to cracking in wet conditions.

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	—	September – 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, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve tomato flavor

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests that damage tomato roots

CarrotsLoosen soil for tomato roots and don't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects that prey on tomato pests

ChivesRepel aphids and may improve tomato growth and flavor

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

PeppersSimilar growing requirements and don't compete for resources

BorageRepels tomato hornworms and may improve 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

CornBoth attract similar pests like corn earworm and tomato fruitworm

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.

Hillbilly

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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