Cherokee Purple Organic Tomato Seeds

(P) Pkt of 30 seeds
Item #05814-PK-P1
$3.95
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Description

Giant 16-ounce fruits offer that true "homegrown tomato" tang

Days to Maturity: 80 from transplant

Indeterminate

A beloved heirloom as valuable for its flavor as it is for its unusual look, Cherokee Purple sets giant beefsteaks weighing about a pound and filled with intense violet-purple hues. This is a true legacy plant, believed to have originated more than 120 years ago in the Cherokee nation in Tennessee. The vining plant is very heavy bearing, and each of these tomatoes is a masterpiece of color, flavor, and history. Do not miss this valuable fruit from the American past.

Slightly ridged and very symmetrically shaped, these tomatoes combine juiciness with a strong tomato tang, the type unknown to those rock-hard supermarket varieties. They may need some support as they mature on the plant, their massive weight pulling them downwards. Stake this vigorous plant well and then offer a little extra help to bring in its crop of giants.

Cherokee Purple is indeterminate, so it keeps growing and setting new fruit all summer long. You will find it very easy to grow and heavy bearing. For extra-large tomatoes, remove all but a few flowers, so the plant can concentrate its energy into fewer fruit. For our part, we like Cherokee Purple so much that more is merrier.

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Genus Lycopersicon
Species esculentum
Variety Cherokee Purple
Item Form (P) Pkt of 30 seeds
Tomato Fruit Set Indeterminate
Days to Maturity 80
Fruit Color Purple
Seeds Per Pack 30
Additional Characteristics Certified Organic, Edible, Heirloom
Light Requirements Full Sun
Moisture Requirements Moist,  well-drained
Resistance Stemphylium (Gray Leaf Spot)
Soil Tolerance Normal,  loamy
Uses Beds, Cuisine

Product Review Summary

Based on 10 reviews
The average rating for this product is 5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5.0/5.0

Customer Reviews

January 21, 2020

Great germination!

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

So far I'm incredibly happy with these seeds. I started them indoors and about 7 days later, they sprouted and they look healthy a strong. They're currently about 2 inches tall and thriving. I can't wait until it's nice enough to plant outdoors and I can enjoy my favorite tomato on sandwiches.

Brianna from AR
October 24, 2019

Amazing Seed Site

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I received and found everything I needed all the info everything and I most definitely recommend this site for fellow gardeners.

Lialah Jade Corujo from GA
July 21, 2018

Easy to grow, beautiful tomatoes

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is the first year I've been really successful at tomato growing. Despite lots of rain and a chilly beginning to summer, these plants are producing a lot of great fruit. Very pleased!

Michaela from MD
July 15, 2018

Best tomatos ever!

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These seeds grew more than perfectly. Nice hearty plants. 9 plants have yielded 100 tomatoes so far this season. Great flavor. Nice texture. I’ll be growing these every year.

Casey from GA
January 26, 2018

Best taste ever

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Grows at my mom's in the very cold climate (Canada),was everyone's favorite for salads. Has very rich taste. Thanks Park seed for offering this variety.

Gardener from PA

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