Cherokee Purple Tomato

Type: Heirloom
Packet size: 20 seeds

Solanum lycopersicum. Cherokee Purple Tomato is one of the most popular heirloom tomatoes grown today, prized for its rich, complex flavor and beautiful dusky purple fruits. This historic variety produces large beefsteak-style tomatoes with deep reddish-purple flesh and green shoulders. The flavor is exceptionally sweet, rich, and slightly smoky, making it a favorite among gardeners and tomato enthusiasts. Fruits typically weigh 10–16 ounces and are perfect for slicing, sandwiches, salads, and fresh eating. Vigorous indeterminate plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season.

🌱 Growing Information
How to Grow Cherokee Purple Tomato from Seed

Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Seed Spacing: Start indoors in trays or pots
Row Spacing: 36–48 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 75–90 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Maintain soil temperatures between 70–85°F for best germination. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and temperatures remain consistently warm. Plant deeply to encourage strong root development and provide sturdy cages or stakes to support the vigorous vines and heavy fruits. Water consistently and mulch around plants to help retain moisture. Harvest when fruits develop their characteristic deep purple color and yield slightly to gentle pressure.