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Jet Star — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Jet Star
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

72-78days to harvest

6-12days to germinate

Z10–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last expected frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after soil warms to 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red
Size: 6-8 oz
Shape: Round, smooth, uniform globe shape
Flavour: Well-balanced sweet-tart flavor with good acidity, classic tomato taste

In the kitchen

Excellent for fresh eating, slicing, sandwiches, salads, and general cooking purposes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato fruitworm, aphids, whiteflies, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial speck, early blight, septoria leaf spot
Resistance: Excellent resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, and cracking. Good tolerance to various environmental stresses.

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 and growth

MarigoldsDeter nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsHelp aerate soil and don't compete for nutrients, mature at different times

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on tomato pests

ChivesRepel aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and whiteflies, keeping them away from tomatoes

LettuceProvides ground cover and shade for roots, harvested before tomatoes need full space

OreganoRepels many insects and may improve tomato flavor when planted nearby

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit tomato growth and development

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and death in tomato plants

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

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.

Jet Star

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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