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Heirloom Marriage Cherokee Green — Tomatoes

85-95days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained loam with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright emerald green with yellow undertones when ripe
Size: 8-12 oz
Shape: Large beefsteak, slightly flattened with moderate ribbing
Flavour: Sweet and tangy with bright, fresh notes and subtle spice

In the kitchen

Fresh slicing, gourmet salads, unique sandwiches, green tomato dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, whiteflies, flea beetles
Diseases: Late blight, early blight, fusarium wilt, bacterial speck
Resistance: Limited disease resistance typical of heirlooms. Moderate tolerance to cracking.

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	October – September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	August – October
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	June – August
11	January	January – February	—	May – July
12	January	January – February	—	May – July
13	January	January – February	—	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

CarrotsLoosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on tomato pests

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters whiteflies

BorageRepels hornworms and attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects

LettuceProvides ground cover and utilizes space efficiently without root competition

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompetes for similar nutrients and may stunt tomato growth when planted nearby

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 0.83
Fat (g): 0.63
Carbohydrate (g): 5.51
Fibre (g): 2.1
Vitamin C (mg): 27.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.98
Vitamin K (µg): 4.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.06
Folate (µg): 10
Calcium (mg): 11
Iron (mg): 0.33
Magnesium (mg): 11.9
Phosphorus (mg): 28
Potassium (mg): 260
Zinc (mg): 0.2

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Heirloom Marriage Cherokee Green?

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