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Ace 55 Bush Tomato Seeds

Ace 55 Bush Tomato Seeds

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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 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.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 80 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Low Acid, Determinate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)

Native: Andes

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: About 36" tall, 18" wide

Variety Info: 1950 heirloom, resistant to verticillium wilt and fusarium wilt (Race 1). 6–8 oz., red, globe-shaped tomato.

Attributes: Verticillium Wilt Resistant, Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Frost Sensitive

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Sowing Info

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: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"

Row Spacing: 36"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Ace 55' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.

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  • Debbie S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/14/25
    5 Stars

    Planted seeds in Epic 16 cell on January 16th (live in Florida) within a week 100% germination (had on Epic heating mat and under grow light) As soon as they had first true leaves up potted to Epic 4 cell. February 15 up potted again and started hardening off. First week in March transplanted to garden. Some in 5 gallon containers some in ground. All as you can see are doing fantastic! No pests, wilt or diseases! Have not had any ripen yet will update on taste when I do.

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  • Erin
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/17/24
    5 Stars

    Can’t wait to plant - always love our seeds from Botanical Interests!

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  • Martina ..
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/21/24
    5 Stars

    The plant itself is now as tall as me and I have so so many tomatoes on it. Definitely recommend growing, it’s a beautiful Tomato. Thick flesh. The plant definitely needs a lot of support because of how heavy the tomatoes are.

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  • Karen H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/30/24
    5 Stars

    With our wet and windy weather have had to plant multiple times. Have seedlings started in seed starter QYO Light along with my grow lights and trays in garage. Waiting for weather to level out.

    Karen 77 year old disabled gardener.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Mary
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/17/24
    5 Stars

    Haven’t planted yet, but have done so before. Germinated well in the past. I like these as they are low acid toms.

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