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Cherokee Green

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Zone 12a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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Botanical illustration of Cherokee Green
75d to harvest

Sun-warmed and richly aromatic, Cherokee Green delivers a mellow, smoky-sweet flavor with a subtle tang that lingers on the palate. At maturity, its large slicing fruits show a distinctive green-gold blush over a smooth, satin skin, with a juicy, tender flesh and balanced seed gel—ideal for thick, satisfying slices in fresh salads and vibrant tomato-forward dishes. Grow Cherokee Green for a garden-to-table centerpiece: vigorous plants that reward with steady, season-long harvests and a truly uncommon color you’ll want to show off in every bowl.

Crop Dates

Growing note: Frost-free Zone 12a supports continuous outdoor production.
MilestoneDate
ClimateFrost-Free Climate
Growing ApproachContinuous Production

Crop Details

TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull SunFull sun
Growth HabitIndeterminate
Support NeededCage
Planting DepthDeep
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)9

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for Cherokee Green in Zone 12a typically begins around throughout the growing season. Wait until soil reaches at least 60°F before transplanting Cherokee Green.

Garden Alerts

Frost-free Zone 12a supports continuous outdoor production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes) like Cherokee Green, and how do I control it?
Early blight is a common problem on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), showing as brown spots with yellowing leaves that spread from the lower foliage upward. Remove and discard the affected leaves, keep plants well-spaced for airflow, and water at the soil line to avoid wet foliage. If it’s spreading, start a weekly labeled spray program with a fungicide approved for tomatoes (follow the label’s timing and reapplication intervals).
How can I tell when Cherokee Green tomatoes are ready to harvest?
Harvest when the fruit is fully sized (about 75 days from transplanting for many home schedules) and the shoulders are mostly colored and the fruit feels slightly soft when gently squeezed. Cherokee Green stays green even when ripe, so rely on size plus a subtle color shift, mild fragrance, and tender skin rather than turning red. Pick regularly once they’re ripe to keep plants producing.
Botanical illustration of Cherokee Green

Sun-warmed and richly aromatic, Cherokee Green delivers a mellow, smoky-sweet flavor with a subtle tang that lingers on the palate. At maturity, its large slicing fruits show a distinctive green-gold blush over a smooth, satin skin, with a juicy, tender flesh and balanced seed gel—ideal for thick, satisfying slices in fresh salads and vibrant tomato-forward dishes. Grow Cherokee Green for a garden-to-table centerpiece: vigorous plants that reward with steady, season-long harvests and a truly uncommon color you’ll want to show off in every bowl.

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for Cherokee Green in Zone 12a typically begins around throughout the growing season. Wait until soil reaches at least 60°F before transplanting Cherokee Green.

Garden Alerts

Frost-free Zone 12a supports continuous outdoor production.

Sowing Tips

Soil Temperature

Direct sow or transplant when soil at planting depth holds 60°F for reliable germination and early growth.

Expert Note

Start Cherokee Green like an early-to-standard tomato: transplant into soil that’s reliably warm (60°F+) and bury seedlings deeply for a stronger root system.