Tomato - Cherokee Purple Heirloom Seeds
Tomato - Cherokee Purple Heirloom Seeds
Open-pollinated heirloom (75-90 days)
Fruit Color: Purple-Black. Shape: Pleated Flattened Globe. Size: 12 oz. Plant Habit: Indeterminate Plant Size: 4-5’
Excellent flavor that is extremely sweet and complex. A large 12 oz. heirloom tomato the color of dusky rose and purple. Early tomato and heat tolerant.
History: In 1990, an unnamed variety of seeds were sent to Craig LeHoullier by John D. Green of Sevierville, TN. A letter with the seeds described that Mr. Green got the variety from a woman who, in turn, received them from her neighbor that claimed that they had been in their family for 100 years originally receiving them from Cherokee Indians.
Heirloom non-GMO 10 Seeds
All of our seeds are GMO-free.
Share
These are wonderful old timey tasting tomatoes. Full flavor & nice size.
We grow these every year, they are the best classic heirloom tomatoes! Meaty, intense color and delicious flavor.
We grow these Black Krim tomatoes every year from your seed, they're super tasty and have meaty flesh. Great for Caprese Salad or even for making marinara sauce. The color is gorgeous when you cut into these beasts.
These heirloom seeds sprouted FAST, and the plants grew huge with super tasty, fat purple-black tomatoes. Will grow every year!
Recent Growing Tips & Recipes:
View all-
What month do you plant pepper seeds?
The month you want to plant pepper seeds in really depends on where you're growing! In the West in growing zones 5-6, we like to start pepper seeds in January...
What month do you plant pepper seeds?
The month you want to plant pepper seeds in really depends on where you're growing! In the West in growing zones 5-6, we like to start pepper seeds in January...
-
What Veggies to Plant in May
May is a great time to direct sow vegetable seeds for summer. While you may have started seeds for tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants indoors 4-8 weeks ago, you likely still...
What Veggies to Plant in May
May is a great time to direct sow vegetable seeds for summer. While you may have started seeds for tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants indoors 4-8 weeks ago, you likely still...
-
Can I plant pepper seeds directly in the ground?
Yes, you can plant pepper seeds directly outside in warm regions such as in 9+ growing zones once the soil warms up. However, for most growing regions, we find...
Can I plant pepper seeds directly in the ground?
Yes, you can plant pepper seeds directly outside in warm regions such as in 9+ growing zones once the soil warms up. However, for most growing regions, we find...