Tomato, Cherokee Purple Heirloom Seeds, 400mg

Solanum lycopersicum

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Tomato, Cherokee Purple Heirloom Seeds, 400mg

Solanum lycopersicum

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The Cherokee Purple tomato is a great conversation plant among gardeners.

Originally grown by Cherokee Indians, this disease-tolerant purple heirloom tomato variety has a smoky, sweet flavor that has been enjoyed for over 100 years! Ideal for slicing and sandwiches, Cherokee Purple tomatoes thrive in full sun and warm conditions.

The indeterminate vines bear 10-12 oz tomatoes with pinkish-purple flesh. 

Sku: 4165

Common Name: Tomato

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum

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Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Good For Pollinators

Good For Pollinators

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Germination

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

82 Days

Container

Best
Container Size:

18"+

Height

Growing Height:

12 - 120"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

Plant Lifecycle

Plant
Lifecycle:

Annual

Plant Type

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Harvest/Bloom Season

Harvest/Bloom
Season:

Spring|Summer|Fall

Growing Season

Growing
Season:

Summer|Fall

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Characteristics: Attracts bees and pollinators

Fill Weight (grams): 400 mg

Approximate Seed Count: 90 - 110

Flavor: Smoky sweet and slightly acidic tomato flavor.

Preparation Ideas: Slice for salads or use in a sauce!

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growth Type: Indeterminate

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Start Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomato seeds indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Tomato seeds 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.

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.

Suggestions Chevron Down Chevron Forward

To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.

Harvest Recipes Chevron Down Chevron Forward

Check out our blog for delicious recipes!

Try our Home Grown Tomato Bruschetta!

Try our Garden Fresh Salad!

Try our Stuffed Peppers Recipe!

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Free shipping is available on all orders over $35. Orders under $35 have a standard shipping rate of $7.99, but for a limited time, seed-only orders ship for just $2.99—a $5 discount automatically applied at checkout. Most orders are shipped within 2 business days of purchase. However, home décor and embroidered items may take 2–7 business days to ship, depending on the day of the week your order is placed. For more details, please click here to review our Shipping & Returns Policy .

At Ferry Morse, we are proud of our non-GMO & guaranteed fresh seeds.

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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So far so good!

"I don't have a green thumb but this is the growth of Cherokee Purple and Black Krim from Ferry Morse in just 11 days!!"

— Heather (5/5)

Germinated well

"Germinated well"

— Kari K. (5/5)

So far so Good

"Received my order in a timely manner. Down Mortgage Lifter in a corrugated egg carton using soilless mix on 09//12/20, germinated on 09/18 and placed in a 4†pot with organic container mix on 09/21. They are now ready to go into a grow bag. Close to 100% germination! So far so good!!"

— Pat (5/5)

Great tomato

"Had great germination with the seeds. Plants were sturdy and prolific with beautiful dark tomatoes. Tomatoes were flavorful and meaty."

— Mia (5/5)

Plenty of seeds in the packet!

"Plenty of seeds in the packet and the price is cheap. The cruz of the issue is how they grow and taste. I can't wait to eat them!"

— Ken (5/5)

Great seeds, sprouted fast

"Started 20 seeds in starter packs. Sprouted fast and now in ground and all healthy ."

— Aubrey (5/5)

Great Customer service.

"My seeds arrived in a timely fashion. I can't wait to plant the seeds next Spring! So excited! The order was accurate..I think 2025 will be a great garden year."

— Bette B. (5/5)

So far so good!

"I don't have a green thumb but this is the growth of Cherokee Purple and Black Krim from Ferry Morse in just 11 days!!"

— Heather (5/5)

Best tasting tomato

"Superb tomato, tastes amazing!"

— Flowerdoc (5/5)

Seeds Worth Every Penny

"I bought many, many seeds this year from Ferrymorse and all of the seeds are growing well. I would not hesitate to buy more seeds in the future. The Cherokee Purple tomato seeds are growing fast and I look forward to a good crop. Thanks."

— Kathy (5/5)

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