Description
A 1950s heirloom, ‘Ace 55’ has excellent, fresh tomato flavor and is a lower-acid tomato. An old favorite for canning, 5″-6″ diameter, 6-8 oz 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
1950 heirloom, resistant to verticillium wilt and fusarium wilt (Race 1). 6-8 oz, red, globe-shaped tomato.
Days to Maturity: 80 Days from Transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Low Acid, Determinate, Slicing Tomato
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-Sensitive Annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Dimensions: About 36″ Tall, 18″ Wide
Attributes: Verticillium Wilt Resistant, Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing
When to Sow Outside
For Mild Climates Only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start 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.
Days to Emerge: 5-10 Days
Seed Depth: 1/4″
Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 24″
Row Spacing: 36″
Thinning: When 2″ Tall, Thin to 1 Every 24″
Growing
Harvesting
Ace 55′ tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
Specifications
Type: Organic
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