Cherokee Green Giant Tomato

Cherokee Giant Green Tomato is a spectacular and flavorful variety that catches everyone's eye in the garden. Its large beefsteak-type fruits ripen to a deep green adorned with subtle yellow-orange stripes, both inside and out. Their complex and rich flavor makes them an exceptional choice for fresh consumption, especially in sandwiches, salads, and summer dishes.

A semi-determinate variety, Cherokee Giant Green offers a reliable harvest throughout the season without excessive growth, making it ideal for small spaces or container gardening.

Where to grow Cherokee Giant Green Tomato

Suitable for zones 3 to 9, this tomato thrives in full sun in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. It grows very well in garden beds, raised beds, or large containers with adequate support.

Origin and History

Green tomatoes have been cultivated for generations for their unique color, sweet-tart flavor, and culinary versatility. With its distinctive stripes and rich taste, Cherokee Giant Green has become a modern favorite among gardeners and heirloom variety collectors.

Canadian Zones

• Zones 8–9: Indoor sowing in January or February; transplanting in April; harvesting from June to October.
• Zones 5–7: Indoor sowing from late February to mid-March; transplanting in May; harvesting from July to September.
• Zones 3–4: Indoor sowing late March or early April; transplanting late May or early June; harvesting from mid-July to early September.

How to grow and harvest Cherokee Giant Green Tomato

1. Planting: Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost; transplant 45–60 cm apart.
2. Support: Use stakes or cages to support semi-determinate vines and prevent fruit from touching the ground.
3. Watering: Maintain even moisture without waterlogging the soil for optimal fruit development.
4. Pruning: Remove lower leaves and suckers to improve aeration and fruit quality.
5. Harvest: Pick when fruits show a slight yellow-orange blush and are slightly soft.

Tips for saving your seeds

1. Selection: Choose fully ripe fruits from the most vigorous plants.
2. Extraction: Extract seeds with their gel into a clean container.
3. Fermentation: Allow to ferment for 2 to 3 days, stirring daily to dissolve the protective gel.
4. Drying: Rinse thoroughly, then dry completely on a screen or paper towel.
5. Storage: Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dark place. Viability: up to 5 years.

Certified organic by:
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)