Cherokee Purple Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

An American Indian heirloom famous for its deep purply-red color and sweet, rich flavor. This delectable beefsteak-style tomato has a dense but juicy texture, perfect for summertime slicing! Hefty fruits weigh up to a pound and grow on plants reaching up to 9’ tall.

• 25 seeds minimum
• Germination: 6-10 days
• Maturity: 80 days
• Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/4" deep in seed starting mix. Requires soil temperatures of 75-85F to germinate. Heating mat is recommended. Keep moist.
• Harden off and transplant in full sun when all danger of frost has passed. Bury deep, planting the entire stem leaving only top leaves above ground.
• Space plants 2-3' apart; space rows 3-4' apart.