Ace 55 Bush Tomato Organic Heirloom
'Ace 55' is a tried and true favorite! Robust flavor, lower acidity. Excellent yield and great for canning.
Essentials for Success
For flourishing plants, use potting soil for potted plants or planting mix for garden beds paired with Root Zone starter fertilizer is the perfect duo to foster robust root growth and minimize transplant shock.
Details
A 1950s heirloom, 'Ace' has excellent, fresh tomato flavor and is a lower-acid tomato. An old favorite for canning, 5"6" diameter, 68 ounce fruits are just the right size to quarter and pack into jars. Yields are exceptional; as a determinate type, the majority of the fruits ripen over a 1 to 2 week period. In areas with a long growing season, sow in succession.
Variety Info
1950 heirloom, resistant to verticillium wilt and fusarium wilt (Race 1). 68 oz., red, globe-shaped tomato.Care
Sowing Inside
RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°90°F.
Sowing Outside
For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
