Cherokee Purple
10-15 tomato seeds
£3.95
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Cherokee Purple Tomato (10-15 seeds)
Indulge in the rich history and exceptional flavour of the Cherokee Purple tomato!
Our Cherokee Purple tomato seeds offer gardeners a chance to cultivate a true heirloom treasure. This beloved variety, originally gaining widespread popularity thanks to tomato expert Craig LeHoullier in the early 1990's, is renowned for its distinctive dusky rose-coloured skin, deep crimson flesh, and complex flavour profile.
Here's what makes Cherokee Purple a must-have in your garden:
Heirloom Heritage: Experience a variety potentially cultivated for over a century in the Appalachian region.
Striking Beauty: Cherokee Purple tomatoes are a feast for the eyes with their unique colour combination and large, ribbed fruits.
Unforgettable Flavour: u the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, with hints of berry and a lingering sweetness in the aftertaste.
Excellent Yields: Enjoy an abundance of delicious tomatoes throughout the growing season thanks to the indeterminate growth habit.
Growing Tips:
Indeterminate Variety: Provide support with stakes or cages for optimal growth.
Mid-Season Harvest: Patience is rewarded! Expect ripe tomatoes around mid-August.
Disease Prevention: Practice good gardening techniques to keep your Cherokee Purple tomatoes healthy.
SEED DETAILS:
Heirloom variety
Indeterminate growth habit
Large, ribbed fruits (up to 280g)
Dusky rose-coloured skin with greenish hue
Deep crimson flesh
Excellent yields
Mid-season harvest (around mid-August)
Requires staking or caging