Johnny's Selected Seeds Carbon Organic Tomato Seed
Best heirloom variety for gardeners seeking rich smoky flavor and reliability.
A standout black heirloom that balances rich, meaty flavor with impressive durability. It resists common fruit defects better than many similar varieties, ensuring a more consistent and marketable harvest throughout the season.
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Johnny's Selected Seeds
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking the richest possible flavor for fresh eating
- Culinary enthusiasts who value aesthetic diversity in their summer harvests
- Organic growers prioritizing high-quality seeds from a trusted agricultural source
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in rainy climates prone to inconsistent soil moisture levels
- Growers managing gardens with a history of blight or wilt
- Northern growers with short frost-free windows and limited summer heat
Performance breakdown
Yield Reliability
Resists cracking and cat-facing to ensure more usable, high-quality fruit.
Flavor Profile
Delivers the complex, savory depth expected from premium black heirloom varieties.
Harvest Duration
Indeterminate growth habit provides a steady supply throughout the growing season.
Germination Consistency
High-quality seeds reliably sprout within the expected five to seven days.
Marketable Fruit Size
Consistently produces substantial ten to fourteen-ounce tomatoes for kitchen versatility.
Organic Integrity
Certified organic and open-pollinated status ensures clean, sustainable gardening practices.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity
76 days
Plant Type
Indeterminate
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Organic Certification
USDA Certified Organic
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Germination Time
5-7 days
Fruit Size
10-14 oz
Packet Size
40 seeds
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