Description
Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds 2390. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 30 seeds per packet (350 seeds per gram)
The Cherokee Purple Tomato is one of the most famous and highly-regarded heirloom varieties, dating back to a time before 1890. This indeterminate plant produces large, flat, purplish-pink fruits that are dense and incredibly juicy, boasting a superb sweet taste that has made it a kitchen legend. The fruit averages a generous 275 g to 325 g in weight, and its striking interior colour ranges from purple to brown with a touch of dark green. The vines grow to a height of 50 cm to 100 cm.
Quick Seed Details
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Type: Indeterminate Heirloom Slicing Tomato
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Fruit: Large, flat, purplish-pink exterior; purple/brown/green interior; 275 g to 325 g
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Features: Famous for superb sweet taste; dense and juicy; unique colour; vigorous growth.
Nutritional Information
The unique, deep colouring of the Cherokee Purple is a visual sign of its rich antioxidant content. Like all tomatoes, it is a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, but the dark pigments hint at a complex profile of carotenoids and flavonoids, making this gourmet heirloom a healthy and flavourful choice for slicing.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
This vigorous indeterminate variety requires plenty of warmth, consistent moisture, and strong support to yield its massive, flavourful fruit.
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Sow Indoors: Start seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost date. Use a peat moss-based growing mix.
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Germination: The temperature of the seeding mix should be 21°C to 24°C for prompt germination, which occurs in 10 to 14 days.
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Seedling Care: When the seedlings are 4 cm high, transplant each into individual pots, reducing the temperature to 15°C to 18°C until planting outside.
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Transplanting: After hardening off, transplant into well-drained organic soil in late May. Space the indeterminate plants 90 cm apart.
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Culture: Tomatoes need warmth, direct sunlight, and a steady supply of water. A strong stake is recommended for this vigorous variety to support its heavy fruit load. Keep plants well-watered, applying the water to the soil rather than showering down over the plants.
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Soil Management: It is very important to keep plants evenly watered as fluctuations in available soil moisture can lead to problems such as fruit cracking or splitting and blossom end rot. Apply a mulch of straw around plants to protect them from soil-borne diseases and help conserve soil moisture. Rotate the crop position in the garden every year; wait three years to use the same patch. Dig out and discard diseased plants; do not compost.
Why Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds belong in Your Garden
For a truly remarkable tomato experience, the Cherokee Purple delivers an unbeatable combination of beauty, size, and deeply sweet flavour. It is consistently ranked among the best-tasting tomatoes, making it a prized heirloom that elevates any salad or sandwich.
