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Lemon Drop — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Lemon Drop
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-80days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easy to moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after soil reaches 65°F.

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright lemon yellow
Size: 0.5-0.75 inches
Shape: Teardrop or elongated cherry
Flavour: Intensely sweet with bright citrusy notes and low acidity

In the kitchen

Fresh snacking, salads, garnish, preserving, unique yellow tomato sauce

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, whiteflies
Diseases: Late blight, early blight, septoria leaf spot
Resistance: Good general disease resistance, less prone to cracking than many cherries

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, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

CarrotsLoosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control tomato pests

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling whiteflies

LettuceProvides living mulch and makes efficient use of space without competing

BorageRepels hornworms and attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits growth through allelopathic compounds and attracts harmful insects

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt tomato growth when planted nearby

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure for both crops

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 22
Protein (g): 0.35
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 6.9
Fibre (g): 0.3
Sugars (g): 2.52
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 38.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 0
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.046
Folate (µg): 20
Calcium (mg): 6
Iron (mg): 0.08
Magnesium (mg): 6
Phosphorus (mg): 8
Potassium (mg): 103
Zinc (mg): 0.05
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Lemon Drop

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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