Tomato, Slicing ‘Cherokee Purple’

Tomato, Slicing ‘Cherokee Purple’, Solanum lycopersicum, 25 seeds avg.

Heirloom slicing variety with full, rich flavor and a striking purple-pink color. Indeterminate. Open-pollinated.

Planting Tips: 

• A warm-season crop that prefers full sun.
• Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
• Transplanting is recommended.
• Start seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before planting date.
• Sow seeds ¼” deep and cover with soil.
• Allow 5-7 days to germinate.
• Space plants 24-36” apart in rows 4-6’ apart.
• Indeterminate (climbing) tomatoes should be staked, caged, or trellised and pruned for optimal results.
• 72 days to maturity from transplant date, continuing to fruit throughout the season.

Harvesting Tips: Harvest fruit at full color to enjoy immediately at peak ripeness or once it breaks color to finish ripening post-harvest.