{"product_id":"carbon-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Carbon, Heirloom Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCarbon Heirloom Tomato Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring rich flavor and dusky color to your summer table with Carbon. This open-pollinated heirloom bears meaty beefsteak tomatoes with dark olive shoulders blending into rosy-brown to deep brick-red skin. Cut a ripe fruit for thick sandwich slices or pair it with yellow tomatoes for a colorful garden platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Carbon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive dark fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round to blocky, slightly flattened beefsteaks have natural variation in shoulder color and shape, rather than uniformly black skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich fresh-eating flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetness and tang complement the juicy, meaty texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial slicers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many suppliers describe approximately 10–14 oz fruit; individual tomatoes can be smaller or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy support helps manage ongoing growth and successive harvests during favorable weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo packet options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose approximately 25 or 50 seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, provide warmth for germination, and give seedlings strong light. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install sturdy stakes, cages, or a trellis at planting time. Water consistently at soil level, mulch to conserve moisture, and maintain airflow while retaining healthy foliage to shade developing fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, use \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/strong\u003e with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow more room for caged or multi-stemmed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80 days from transplant; published estimates and growing conditions vary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brick-red to rosy-brown beefsteaks with olive shoulders, typically around 10–14 oz with natural variation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate, regular leaf; sturdy support required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25 or 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck for mature brick-red color on the less-green portions and a slight give under gentle pressure. Olive shoulders can remain at ripeness, so do not wait for the whole fruit to turn uniformly dark. Pick progressively and handle gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome suppliers report reduced cracking and cat-facing compared with other dark tomatoes, but this is not a guarantee of blemish-free fruit or disease immunity. Consistent moisture and suitable growing conditions remain important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25 Seeds","offer_id":41712223584390,"sku":"TB\/B1-25-98-920-26","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50 Seeds","offer_id":41712223617158,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-98-920-26","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658494141_978t.jpg?v=1770129502","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/carbon-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}