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TOMATO - Cherokee Purple

TOMATO - Cherokee Purple

OP Open Pollinated
HL Heirloom

(50 seeds)

Regular price $3.95
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Colourful fruits packed with flavour

This tomato is just as it was hundreds of years ago when it was grown my American Indians. The skin is a purplish colour and Read More

This tomato is just as it was hundreds of years ago when it was grown my American Indians. The skin is a purplish colour and the flesh is a deep pink with a good balance between fleshiness and juiciness. To get the most out of its legendary flavour, let it ripen on the vine. Although it hasn’t been extensively bred for a bigger harvest, Cherokee Purple is a heavy-bearer. Tired of tasteless tomatoes? This variety is more flavourful than you would ever believe.

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Days to Harvest

80 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

60-100cm

Plant Height

1.5-2m

Additional Features

  • Product Details

    Common Name: TOMATO - Cherokee Purple

    Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50

    Days to Harvest: 80 days

    Watering: Medium

    Plant Spacing: 60-100cm

    Row Spacing: 60sm

    Companion Plants: Marigolds are said to repel white fly and root knot nematode. Basil tastes great with tomato and is said to increase tomato yields when planted within 30cm whilst also repels flies and mosquitos.

    Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

    Germination Time: 7-14 days

    Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

    Plant Height: 1.5-2m

    Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

    Arid Sow: Jul-Mar

    Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

    Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Mar

    Tropical Sow: All Year

  • Growing Information

    How to Sow

    Tomatoes are best sown in trays about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds about 5mm deep and keep the soil temperature to about 20 celcius until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves the seedlings can be transplanted into larger individual pots. Keep the tomato seedlings in a warm sunny position and maintain moisture levels. When planting out, position the plants so that soil covers the entire stem up to the first leaves. This will increase root development and ensure a healthy strong plant. Plants should be placed in full sun and rich soil.

    How to Harvest

    Tomatoes ripened on the vine will be ready once they show their mature colour. The fruits can also be squeezed and should yield slightly when ripe. If frost occurs and temperatures drop late in the season all tomatoes can be picked. Tomatoes that do not ripen on the vine can be ripened indoors by being placed in a warm place out or direct sun.

  • Reviews

    11 reviews For TOMATO - Cherokee Purple

    Customer Reviews

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    Julie K.

    Almost ready to plant and hand out as gifts to friends...wonderful seeds...not one failed!

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    Iris H.

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How to Sow

Tomatoes are best sown in trays about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds about 5mm deep and keep the soil temperature to about 20 celcius until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves the seedlings can be transplanted into larger individual pots. Keep the tomato seedlings in a warm sunny position and maintain moisture levels. When planting out, position the plants so that soil covers the entire stem up to the first leaves. This will increase root development and ensure a healthy strong plant. Plants should be placed in full sun and rich soil.

How to Harvest

Tomatoes ripened on the vine will be ready once they show their mature colour. The fruits can also be squeezed and should yield slightly when ripe. If frost occurs and temperatures drop late in the season all tomatoes can be picked. Tomatoes that do not ripen on the vine can be ripened indoors by being placed in a warm place out or direct sun.

Common Name: TOMATO - Cherokee Purple

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50

Days to Harvest: 80 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 60-100cm

Row Spacing: 60sm

Companion Plants: Marigolds are said to repel white fly and root knot nematode. Basil tastes great with tomato and is said to increase tomato yields when planted within 30cm whilst also repels flies and mosquitos.

Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 1.5-2m

Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

Arid Sow: Jul-Mar

Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Mar

Tropical Sow: All Year

11 reviews For TOMATO - Cherokee Purple

Customer Reviews

Based on 11 reviews
73%
(8)
9%
(1)
18%
(2)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
B
Barry

this review has no content

R
Robert P.

this review has no content

N
Nayerra H.

this review has no content

J
Julie K.

Almost ready to plant and hand out as gifts to friends...wonderful seeds...not one failed!

I
Iris H.

this review has no content

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