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Valencia — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Valencia
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

76days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after soil warms to at least 60°F and all frost danger is past.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright orange
Size: 8-10 oz.
Shape: Indeterminate
Flavour: Sweet and fruity with well-balanced acidity and rich tomato complexity

In the kitchen

Fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, salsas. Excellent for showcasing in colorful dishes.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, cutworms, flea beetles
Diseases: Late blight, early blight, fusarium wilt, blossom end rot, cracking
Resistance: Typical heirloom disease susceptibility, benefits from good air circulation

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, 3 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 control aphids

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

OreganoRepels pests and may enhance tomato growth through root interactions

LettuceBenefits from tomato shade and doesn't compete for nutrients

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasHeavy nitrogen feeders that compete with tomatoes 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.

Valencia

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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