• A ripe, dark purple Cherokee Purple tomato with green shoulders on a burlap background.
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Tomato Seeds - Cherokee Purple

Purplish flesh known for its intense depth of flavor

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lycopersicon esculentum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Spreading
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Indeterminate

COLOR

  • Red

Grow Heirloom Tomatoes - Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds. We have Cherokee Purple Tomatoes to thank for introducing us to the wonderful, exotic world of "black" heirloom tomatoes. Cherokee Purple Tomatoes win popularity contests for its intense depth of flavor as well as its unusual red/deep purple color. Beefsteak in style with green shoulders, they boast a dense, juicy texture with just the right amount of sweetness. A must have in your summer garden!

  • • Indeterminate; Heirloom; Rich Red-Purple Flesh
  • • Beefsteak Style, Known for Intense Depth of Flavor
  • • Yields Until Frost; Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4-1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 201
1 Ounce 10,000

Planting Guide

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    Tomato Seeds - Cherokee Purple FAQs

    Is Cherokee Purple Tomato resistant to animals or disease?

    Cherokee Purple Tomato shows resistance to Bacterial Speck, Cracking, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Fusarium Wilt 3, Root-Knot Nematode, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, and Verticillium Wilt, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

    How big will Cherokee Purple Tomato get?

    Cherokee Purple Tomato grows to 1+ pounds.

    What is the flavor profile of Cherokee Purple Tomato?

    Cherokee Purple Tomato has a flavor profile described as rich, sweet, slightly smoky, low acidity, and juicy texture.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    These tomatoes done so well this year I canned, ate and gave away lots. I've been growing these for years and they only get better. Meaty and very sweet. It will always have a place in my garden

    One O. 5/5 Verified

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