Cherokee Purple Tomato Heirloom – Seeds

Description

Plant Overview:
Cherokee Purple tomatoes are a stunning heirloom variety with dusky purple-red skin and a deep, smoky-sweet flavor. These tomatoes have a rich history, tracing back to the Cherokee people, and are prized for their unique appearance and incredible taste.

Determinate or Indeterminate:
Indeterminate – Produces fruit throughout the season.

Planting and Care Instructions:

• When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant after frost danger has passed.
• Spacing: Space plants 24-36 inches apart with strong support.
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overwatering to prevent splitting.
• Harvesting: Ready in 80-90 days. Fruits will have a deep purple-red hue when ripe.

Fun Tidbit:
Cherokee Purple tomatoes are famous for their smoky, complex flavor—slice them up for a gourmet BLT or a garden-fresh salsa!