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Toma Verde — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Toma Verde
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z1–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost; transplant outdoors after soil reaches 60°F and frost danger passes. Or direct sow outdoors 1-2 weeks after last frost in warm climates.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular—1-2 inches per week; consistent moisture prevents blossom end rot and cracking
Soil: Well-drained loam enriched with compost or aged manure, pH 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Flat-round
Flavour: Distinctly tart, herbaceous, and grassy with bright acidity; not sweet. Designed for cooking and salsa, not fresh eating.

In the kitchen

Salsa verde, roasted sauces, Mexican cooking, pickling, canning, freezing for cooked applications

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Hornworms, spider mites, whiteflies, aphids
Diseases: Early blight, septoria leaf spot, late blight, fusarium wilt

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	—	July – September
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

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

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on tomato pests

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve tomato growth and flavor

LettuceProvides ground cover and utilizes space efficiently without root competition

BorageRepels hornworms and attracts pollinators, may enhance tomato flavor

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds

CornBoth attract corn earworms/tomato fruitworms, increasing pest pressure

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

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.

Toma Verde

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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