A highly popular slicing tomato, Cherokee Purple more than lives up to its reputation. The fruits feature smooth, even shoulders and a rich, mouth-watering flavor prized by tomato enthusiasts. Large and meaty with plenty of juice, these beautiful heritage tomatoes are among the most striking available. Productive plants yield generous harvests of 12 oz fruits. Summer growing season; about 80 days to maturity.Category: Tomatoes
Name: Cherokee Purple
Type: Slicing
Days to Maturity: 80
Season: Summer
Variety: Slicing
Container Friendly: Better in ground
Tomato - Cherokee Purple (JulieAnn Gardens)
$3.95Price
Production Time
4 weeks
Plant Size
Approximate Sizing:
Plugs: 2-3" tall
2.5" Pots: 5-8" tall
3" Pots: 8-10" tall
Gallon: 12-16" tall
Light, Water, Fertilizer
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: When surface of soil is dry. Most vegetable plants benefit from not wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Fertilizer: Organic or conventional. Use as directed on the package for leafy greens. Use 1.5x if using an all purpose brand for heavy feeders such as tomatoes and squash.