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These large, robust beefsteak tomatoes weigh an average of 10 to 12 ounces. The unblemished fruits have a beautiful dusky, dark purple coloring. Vines are sprawling and can reach 4 to 6 feet. Flavor is complex with a rich, sweet, and tangy profile. This plant is a hybrid cross between two heirloom taste-test winners, Cherokee Purple and Carbon. Cherokee Carbon tends to produce more fruit than either of its parents. The resilient indeterminate tomato plants will continue to grow and set fruit all season long. Originally a hybrid, these seeds were saved from the F1 hybrid grow-out and are considered an unstable F2 variety.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Canning, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Brown, Purple |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
