Tomato Cherokee Purple Heirloom Heritage Seeds
The Tomato Cherokee Purple is a stunning and flavorful heirloom variety, cherished for its unique appearance and rich, smoky-sweet taste.
When fully grown, this tomato produces large, beefsteak-style fruits with a deep purple-brownish hue and green shoulders, setting it apart from the typical bright red varieties. The interior is a luscious dark pink, delivering a complex, full-bodied flavour with hints of sweetness and earthiness, making it ideal for slicing onto sandwiches, salads, or enjoying fresh.
Cherokee Purple stands out not only for its striking look but also for its heirloom heritage, known to date back over 100 years. This variety has a slightly softer texture than modern hybrid tomatoes but boasts an old-world flavour that many say is unrivalled.
SEEDS VARIETY
- Open-pollinated, heirloom variety.
- No GMOs and no chemical treatment.
- Seeds per gram: 350
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE, THE BEST IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER IN THE FRIDGE.
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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Sowing Depth
- Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep in well-draining seed-starting soil.
2. Spacing
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Space between rows: 36-48 inches (90-120 cm) apart.
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Space between plants: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) apart after transplanting.
3. Germination
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Germination period: 5-10 days.
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Optimum soil temperature: 70-85°F (21-29°C).
4. Maturity
- Cherokee Purple tomatoes reach maturity in 80-90 days from transplanting.
5. Planting Season
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Warm-season crop:
- Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
- Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
6. Sunlight Position
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Full sun: Plant in an area that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Following these guidelines will help you grow Cherokee Purple tomatoes that are bursting with flavor and character, perfect for those who seek the taste of a true heirloom variety.
