Ferry-Morse Tomato Seeds - Cherokee Purple Organic

The Cherokee Purple Tomato is a great conversation plant among gardeners. Grown initially by Cherokee Indians, this disease-tolerant purple tomato variety has a smoky, sweet flavor that has been enjoyed for over 100 Years! That's right, these heirloom variety Cherokee Purple Tomato seeds have been untouched for over 100 Years and you'll be enjoying this produce precisely as it was in the past. The indeterminate vines bear 10-12 oz, tomatoes with pinkish-purple flesh.

These tomatoes are highly prized for their smoky, sweet flavor. Planting a Cherokee Purple Tomato is also a great way to add unique flavor and conversation to your garden. Cultivated from seeds unchanged for over a century, these organic tomatoes offer an unforgettable taste. Enjoy 10-12 oz, tomatoes with pinkish-purple flesh.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Good for pollinators
• Grows Best In: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
• Days to Maturity: 82 Days
• Best Container Size: 18"+
• Growing Height: 12-120"
• Water Needs: Moist (2 in/week)

• Characteristics: Attracts Bees and Pollinators
• Botanical Name: Solanum Lycopersicum
• Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 55
• Flavor: Smoky Sweet and Slightly Acidic Tomato Flavor
• Preparation Ideas: Slice for Salads or Use in a Sauce
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 25-40
• Fill Weight: 0.15 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growth Type: Indeterminate
• Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall

• Planting Depth: 0.25"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomato seeds roughly 2' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 3' apart

To keep tomatoes clean and easier to pick, support them with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week!.