Cherokee Purple Tomato — Legendary Heirloom Flavor with Striking Color
Step into tomato history with the Cherokee Purple, a beloved heirloom passed down from the Cherokee Nation and cherished by gardeners for over a century. This variety delivers rich, sweet, smoky flavor in large, dusky rose-purple fruits that look as stunning as they taste.
Why Gardeners Love Cherokee Purple
•     Unmatched flavor — deep, complex, and sweet with a hint of earthiness
•     Large beefsteak fruits — 10–16 oz, perfect for slicing
•     Striking color — dusky purple-pink with green shoulders
•     Reliable performance — thrives in warm climates 
•     Open-pollinated — save seeds year after year
Indeterminate Growth for Season-Long Harvest
Cherokee Purple vines keep producing from midsummer until frost. With proper staking, they’ll reward you with prolific yields of meaty, juicy tomatoes that resist cracking and wilting.
•     80 days to maturity
•     Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
•     Well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–6.8)
•     Space plants 24" apart for airflow
Perfect for Fresh Eating & Gourmet Dishes
These tomatoes shine in:
•     Caprese salads
•     BLTs and sandwiches
•     Roasted dishes
•     Fresh salsa and bruschetta
Their flavor is so rich, many gardeners grow Cherokee Purple just for slicing and savoring raw.
 A Must-Have for Heirloom Enthusiasts & Flavor Seekers
Whether you're planting for flavor, tradition, or visual appeal, Cherokee Purple is your go-to heirloom. It’s the tomato that turns heads at farmers markets and wins taste tests in backyard gardens.
 
Sowing instructions
•    Start indoors in a good draining potting mix indoors 6 weeks before planting outside or continue to grow indoors
•    Germination results in12 -15 days at a soil temperature of 70-90 degrees F
•    Soil temperature should be at least 60-70 degrees F when planting outdoors
•    Grow in a standard potting mix
•    Place in bright filtered light
•    Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil
•    Keep moist and feed once a month
Transplant when large enough to handle into pots
•    Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting
•    Do not allow to remain in standing water
•    Mist flowers to encourage fruiting

Plant Care
Harden off and set out after all danger of frost is past in a nice sunny spot. For the biggest yields place plants in raised composted beds. Water regularly. 
Growing Tips
Keep plants well watered
Seed can be sown indoors 6 weeks before last frost date
For the biggest yields grow plants in raised composted beds. Water regularly.
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