(Solanum lycopersicum). An old Cherokee Indian heirloom, pre-1890 variety; beautiful, deep, dusky purple-pink color, superb sweet flavor, and very-large-sized fruit. Try this one for a real old-time tomato flavor.
Our favorite dark tomato and one of our best-selling varieties ...(Solanum lycopersicum). An old Cherokee Indian heirloom, pre-1890 variety; beautiful, deep, dusky purple-pink color, superb sweet flavor, and very-large-sized fruit. Try this one for a real old-time tomato flavor.
Our favorite dark tomato and one of our best-selling varieties. - Indeterminate80 days to maturity6-8 hours of full sun - Sprouts in 7-14 days - Seed Depth: 1/8"Plant Spacing: 24"Ideal Temperature: 75-95 FFrost Hardy: No - Growing Tips: Cherokee Purple tomatoes flourish in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic p - H between 6.0 and 6.8. Make sure that the plants receive 6-8 hours of full sun daily.
Water often, keeping an even soil moisture but avoid waterlogging to prevent diseases like blossom-end rot.