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Stupice — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Stupice
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-65days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easy to moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Can tolerate cooler transplant conditions than most varieties.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, adaptable to various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red
Size: 2-3 ounces
Shape: Round, slightly flattened
Flavour: Rich, complex flavor with good balance of sweet and tart

In the kitchen

Excellent fresh eating, salads, sandwiches. Good for sauce and canning due to balanced flavor.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, tomato hornworm
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, but generally more resistant than many heirlooms
Resistance: Good cold tolerance, moderate disease resistance for an heirloom

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
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 compounds

CarrotsHelps break up soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on tomato pests

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

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

LettuceProvides ground cover and efficient use of space without competing for resources

BorageRepels hornworms and attracts pollinators, may improve tomato growth

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesProduces juglone which is toxic to tomatoes and causes wilting

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including tomatoes through allelopathy

BrassicasCompetes heavily for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure

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.

Stupice

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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