Solanum lycopersicum
Solanum lycopersicum
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That's right, these heirloom variety Cherokee Purple Tomato seeds have been untouched for over 100 years, and you'll be enjoying this produce precisely as it was in the past.
The indeterminate vines bear 10–12 oz tomatoes with pinkish-purple flesh.
These tomatoes are highly prized for their smoky, sweet flavor. Planting a Cherokee Purple Tomato is also a great way to add unique flavor and conversation to your garden. Cultivated from seeds unchanged for over a century, these organic tomatoes offer an unforgettable taste. Enjoy 10–12 oz tomatoes with pinkish-purple flesh.
Sku: 5359
Common Name: Tomato
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
82 Days
18"+
12 - 120"
Moist (2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts Bees and Pollinators
Fill Weight (grams): 0.15
Approximate Seed Count: 25 - 40
Flavor: Smoky sweet and slightly acidic tomato flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Slice for salads or use in a sauce!
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6-8 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Planting Depth: 0.25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomato seeds roughly 2' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 3' apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
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