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Marglobe — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Marglobe
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-85days to harvest

6-12days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easy to moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after soil warms to 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam with moderate organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red
Size: 6-8 oz
Shape: Round to slightly flattened globe
Flavour: Classic tomato flavor, well-balanced sweet and acidic

In the kitchen

Excellent for canning, sauces, paste, and fresh eating. All-purpose variety.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, tomato fruitworm, flea beetles
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, bacterial spot, verticillium wilt
Resistance: Good resistance to fusarium wilt and nailhead spot. Crack resistant.

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

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds

CarrotsLoosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients due to different root depths

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on tomato pests

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve tomato growth and flavor through sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids, cucumber beetles, and squash bugs

LettuceProvides ground cover and benefits from tomato's shade during hot weather

OreganoRepels many insects and may enhance tomato flavor and growth

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that causes wilting and death in tomatoes

FennelInhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds and attracts harmful insects

BrassicasStunts tomato growth and both plants compete for similar soil nutrients

CornBoth are susceptible to corn earworm, creating shared pest problems

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.

Marglobe

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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