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🍅 100 Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds – Heirloom Indeterminate Variety with Deep, Sweet Flavor 🍅
The Cherokee Purple Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the oldest and most beloved heirloom tomato varieties, originally shared by the Cherokee people of Tennessee in the 1800s. This indeterminate beefsteak tomato produces large, dusky rose to purple-red fruits weighing up to 12–16 ounces each, with rich, complex flavor that’s both sweet and smoky. The color and taste make it a standout among heirloom tomatoes, often called one of the best-tasting varieties ever grown. Seeds may be potato leaf variety or normal leaf variety depending on current inventory, there's virtually no difference in the end result, some say potato leaf is slightly more prolific, i haven't noticed.
Plants grow tall and productive, yielding heavily throughout the season. The Cherokee Purple thrives in full sun and warm conditions, performing well in open gardens, raised beds, or greenhouses. Each fruit features soft, juicy flesh with a meaty texture and few seeds, perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and fresh salads.
Sowing Instructions:
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date
Germination temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C)
Germination time: 7–14 days
Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 65°F (18°C)
Space plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun
Growing Tips:
Plant in rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Water consistently and deeply to prevent cracking or blossom-end rot. Support vines with cages or trellises to handle the weight of large fruits. Feed with a balanced fertilizer (5-10-10 or 10-10-10) every few weeks for maximum yield and flavor.
Harvest and Flavor:
Fruits ripen in 75–85 days from transplanting, turning a deep reddish-purple with green shoulders when fully mature. The Cherokee Purple offers an unforgettable flavor — smoky, sweet, and slightly earthy — often described as the perfect “old-fashioned tomato taste.” The thick flesh and rich juice make it ideal for burgers, BLTs, and fresh summer meals.
Additional Info:
Non-GMO, untreated, open-pollinated seeds
Excellent choice for heirloom collectors and gourmet gardeners
High yields and continuous fruiting through the growing season
Performs beautifully in warm climates with full sun exposure
Grow a true American classic with Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds — an heirloom variety that delivers legendary flavor, impressive yields, and timeless beauty in every garden.
