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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75–80 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Indeterminate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Info: 10–12-ounce, purple-burgundy fruits. 'Cherokee Carbon' is an indeterminate type tomato.
Attributes: Crack Resistant, Frost Sensitive
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: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Cherokee Carbon' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when deep purple-burgundy, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
- Hilary P.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/28/25Best Tomato EVER
This is a dream tomato. Besides being easy to grow, it's also the tastiest tomato in the garden. My husband asked if we could bulldoze the rest of the garden and just plant more Cherokee Carbons. The plants are so productive that I've given away about 40 lbs from 2 plants! The seeds are more expensive, but every one of mine germinated and grew to good size starts before being donated.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/29/25Hey Hilary,
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with our Cherokee Carbon Pole Tomato Seeds! That's the ultimate compliment! 40 pounds from just 2 plants is absolutely amazing productivity, and we're thrilled that the flavor is living up to the hype too. Cherokee Carbons really are something special when it comes to that perfect combination of taste and performance. We're so glad every seed germinated beautifully for you! Keep on growing 🌻️
- VicRated 5 out of 5 stars4/18/255 Stars
Beautiful artwork on the packet with tons of easy to understand information. Looking forward to seeing them grow.
- AndrewRated 5 out of 5 stars3/13/255 Stars
Great product. Can’t wait sprout it. I was concerned about the amount of seeds but with tomatoes I can grow 2 seeds and clone the plant at a month to produce the 10 I’d like
- AndrewVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/13/255 Stars
Great product. Can’t wait sprout it. I was concerned about the amount of seeds but with tomatoes I can grow 2 seeds and clone the plant at a month to produce the 10 I’d like
- Alex R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/5/255 Stars
Despite having many customers across the US yall always have such great and timely service. I have never had any problems with any seeds besides the fortamino tomato, but I believe it to be growing error.