Gardener
Cmorelan
Plant ID 54
Name
Cherokee Carbon Hybrid
Species lycopersicum
LocationGarage
Date PlantedFeb 3, 2025
Seed SourceBotanical Interests
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Grow MethodSoil
NotesDays to Maturity: 75–80 days from transplanting
Type: Indeterminate, Slicing Tomato Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Info: 10–12-ounce, purple-burgundy fruits. 'Cherokee Carbon' is an indeterminate type tomato.
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.
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"
Row Spacing: 36"
Harvesting: Cherokee Carbon' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when deep purple-burgundy, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"
Attributes: Crack Resistant, Frost Sensitive
What do you get when you cross the two heirloom favorites, 'Cherokee Purple' and 'Carbon'? A tomato lover's dream with heirloom flavor earlier in the season, increased production, and less cracks and blemishes. Large, 10-12-ounce, purple beefsteak fruit are perfect for slicing and the rich flavor is literally award winning--it won best tasting tomato in the 2005 "Heirloom Garden Show"!

https://www.botanicalinterests.com/products/cherokee-carbon-pole-tomato-seeds?_pos=1&_sid=33472f1e3&_ss=r
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