Product Overview
The Cherokee Purple Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a cherished heirloom variety known for its distinctive deep purple color and rich, sweet smoky flavor. These medium-to-large tomatoes are ideal for slicing, salads, sandwiches, and fresh eating, adding both visual appeal and gourmet taste to your garden and kitchen.
Key Features
- Unique deep purple heirloom tomato with reddish undertones
- Sweet, smoky, and rich flavor profile
- Medium-to-large fruits perfect for slicing and fresh use
- Indeterminate growth habit allows continuous harvest until frost
- Disease-resistant and vigorous grower
- Thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
- Suitable for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts
Growing Information
Cherokee Purple tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil to flourish. They prefer moderate, consistent moisture and grow as indeterminate vines reaching 4 to 6 feet tall. This variety matures in approximately 80 to 85 days and can be grown as an annual in USDA zones 3 through 10. With proper care, expect abundant fruit production throughout the growing season.