Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds 2390

Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds 2390. Heirloom Vegetable.

Approximately 30 seeds per packet (350 seeds per gram)

The Cherokee Purple Tomato is one of the most famous and highly-regarded heirloom varieties, dating back to a time before 1890. This indeterminate plant produces large, flat, purplish-pink fruits that are dense and incredibly juicy, boasting a superb sweet taste that has made it a kitchen legend. The fruit averages a generous 275 g to 325 g in weight, and its striking interior colour ranges from purple to brown with a touch of dark green. The vines grow to a height of 50 cm to 100 cm.

Quick Seed Details

• Type: Indeterminate Heirloom Slicing Tomato
• Fruit: Large, flat, purplish-pink exterior; purple/brown/green interior; 275 g to 325 g
• Features: Famous for superb sweet taste; dense and juicy; unique colour; vigorous growth.

Nutritional Information

The unique, deep colouring of the Cherokee Purple is a visual sign of its rich antioxidant content. Like all tomatoes, it is a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, but the dark pigments hint at a complex profile of carotenoids and flavonoids, making this gourmet heirloom a healthy and flavourful choice for slicing.

What you need to know to Plant & Grow

This vigorous indeterminate variety requires plenty of warmth, consistent moisture, and strong support to yield its massive, flavourful fruit.

• Sow Indoors: Start seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost date. Use a peat moss-based growing mix.
• Germination: The temperature of the seeding mix should be 21°C to 24°C for prompt germination, which occurs in 10 to 14 days.
• Seedling Care: When the seedlings are 4 cm high, transplant each into individual pots, reducing the temperature to 15°C to 18°C until planting outside.
• Transplanting: After hardening off, transplant into well-drained organic soil in late May. Space the indeterminate plants 90 cm apart.
• Culture: Tomatoes need warmth, direct sunlight, and a steady supply of water. A strong stake is recommended for this vigorous variety to support its heavy fruit load. Keep plants well-watered, applying the water to the soil rather than showering down over the plants.
• Soil Management: It is very important to keep plants evenly watered as fluctuations in available soil moisture can lead to problems such as fruit cracking or splitting and blossom end rot. Apply a mulch of straw around plants to protect them from soil-borne diseases and help conserve soil moisture. Rotate the crop position in the garden every year; wait three years to use the same patch. Dig out and discard diseased plants; do not compost.

Why Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds belong in Your Garden

For a truly remarkable tomato experience, the Cherokee Purple delivers an unbeatable combination of beauty, size, and deeply sweet flavour. It is consistently ranked among the best-tasting tomatoes, making it a prized heirloom that elevates any salad or sandwich.