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Spring 2026Seasonal

Cherokee Purple

Dusky rose-purple heirloom with legendary complex flavor


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Young seedling start ready for grow-out or transplant

$6.00

Cherokee Purple is the iconic heirloom that sparked the modern tomato revolution. Deeply colored with dusky rose-purple skin and deep crimson flesh, it delivers the most complex, unforgettable flavor in the tomato world. Sweet, acidic, and mysteriously smoky all at once. This is the tomato that converted millions to heirloom growing. Expect 8–12 oz fruits on vigorous indeterminate plants.



Light

Full sun (6–8 hours)

Water

Regular watering, keep soil moist

Soil

Well-draining, fertile garden soil

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Growing Cherokee Purple

Light

Full sun (6–8 hours)

Watering

Regular watering, keep soil moist

Soil

Well-draining, fertile garden soil

Spacing

24–36" apart

Fruiting

80–85 days to harvest

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