Cherokee Purple Tomato

Description: Cherokee Purple is a legendary heirloom beefsteak tomato renowned for its exceptional flavor and stunning appearance. This large, dusky rose-purple tomato with deep brick-red interior flesh delivers a rich, sweet, and slightly smoky flavor that tomato enthusiasts consider among the finest available. The fruits typically weigh 8-12 ounces and feature the characteristic "shoulders" and irregular shape of true heirloom varieties. With its perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, Cherokee Purple excels in fresh eating, slicing for sandwiches, and gourmet salads.

Cherokee Purple is a legendary heirloom beefsteak tomato renowned for its exceptional flavor and stunning appearance. This large, dusky rose-purple tomato with deep brick-red interior flesh delivers a rich, sweet, and slightly smoky flavor that tomato enthusiasts consider among the finest available. The fruits typically weigh 8-12 ounces and feature the characteristic "shoulders" and irregular shape of true heirloom varieties. With its perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, Cherokee Purple excels in fresh eating, slicing for sandwiches, and gourmet salads.

Heirloom.

Days to Maturity: 72-80 days 

Approximate seeds per pack: 25

Variety History: Cherokee Purple carries one of the most compelling origin stories in the heirloom tomato world. This treasured variety was introduced to the wider gardening community in 1990 by Craig LeHoullier, who received seeds from John D. Green of Sevierville, Tennessee. Green reported that the tomato had been passed down through his family for generations, with origins tracing back over 100 years to the Cherokee people of the Tennessee region. The variety gained rapid popularity through the Seed Savers Exchange and has since become one of the most sought-after heirloom tomatoes in North America, celebrated for preserving both agricultural heritage and exceptional flavor