Purple Cherokee Tomato

Purple Cherokee Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - Purple Cherokee was one of the earliest purple heirloom varieties to find its way out of seed savers of the Tennessee area and into the hands of mainstream gardeners. The original seed source is that of the Native American Cherokee peoples. The shorter vines have relatively dense, regular leaf foliage that have a tendency to curl upwards. Expect large 12-16 oz fruits boasting full and complex sweetness, making a real nice slicer and salad tomato.

Indeterminate growth.

75 days to maturity.

25 seeds per packet. 

Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm soil. Transplant seedlings into 1‑inch cells or 3–4 inch pots at the 1–2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4–5 days once the risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors when day and night temperatures consistently stay above 10 °C. Provide support such as cages or stakes to keep plants tidy and accessible at harvest.