Description
'Cherokee Purple' is said to have been given to a Tennessee family by the Cherokees over 100 years ago. This treasured tomato has just the right balance of sweetness and even a hint of smoke, making it a winner in taste tests. From summer to fall, you'll harvest more than enough 10–12 oz. tomatoes from this well-regarded heirloom variety. Provide support for vigorous vines that reach 6' or more.
Heirloom
25 seed packet
Days to Maturity: 80 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Indeterminate, slicer (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Info: 10–12 oz., thin-skinned rose/purple fruits with brick red-colored interior. It is said that in the late 1890s, Native American Cherokees gave seeds of this tomato to someone who kept the line alive. One hundred years later, the tomato was revived, and the seeds became available to the public through retail sales.
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