Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds

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About- This Cherokee Purple tomato is ideal for gardeners who prize excellent flavor. Its beautiful, dark pink-purple color and large fruit size make it stand out amongst other hei rloom varieties. Believed to have been passed down from the Cherokee Native American Tribe (pre-1890), it is no wonder why the Seed Savers Exchange named it one of the top 10 best heirloom tomato varieties. When and Where to Plant- Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Transplant into well-drained soils in an area with full sun. Care and Harvest- Support with stakes or cages. Water frequently at the coolest part of the day. Harvest individual tomatoes as they ripen. Growth Habit- Indeterminate Planting Depth- 1/4" Spacing Between Rows- 36-60" Days to Germination- 7-14 Plant Spacing- 24-36" Days to Maturity- 85 days from transplant Approximate Seeds per Pkt- 150 Show more