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Moneymaker — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Moneymaker
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-85days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

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

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red
Size: 4-6 oz
Shape: Round, slightly flattened, smooth
Flavour: Well-balanced traditional tomato flavor with good acidity and sweetness

In the kitchen

Versatile for fresh eating, sandwiches, salads, cooking, and canning. Excellent all-around variety.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, tomato hornworm, spider mites
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, fusarium wilt, blossom end rot in inconsistent watering
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance, good tolerance to cool weather and variable 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	—	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 and whiteflies, may improve flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes and repels hornworms and other pests

CarrotsHelps break up soil for better tomato root development

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that eat aphids

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

BorageRepels hornworms and may improve tomato growth and flavor

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

LettuceProvides ground cover and doesn't compete for nutrients

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and death

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

CornBoth attract corn earworms and compete for nutrients

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.

Moneymaker

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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