Henkle Purple Tomato

Henkle Purple (Purple Russian) Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - In 1980, Irma Henkel of Ukraine donated these tomato seeds to her relative, Frederick Ineman of Ohio, who eventually gifted  them to the Seed Savers Exchange in the late 90’s. The plum shaped fruit are about 2-3" long and mature to a very dark purple colour. A blemish free heirloom with multiple uses from fresh slicing to canning. A sweet tasting, juicy delight. Extremely productive producer on indeterminate vines of regular leaf foliage.

Indeterminate growth.

68-70 days to maturity from transplant.

25 seeds per packet. 

Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow ¼ inch deep and keep the soil warm. Transplant seedlings into 1" cells or 3–4" pots at the 1–2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4–5 days once the danger of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors when day and night temperatures consistently stay above 10°C.