Tomato 'Cherokee Purple'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Cherokee Purple'
4-inch pot
 
Heirloom. Cherokee Purple seeds, originating from Tennessee, are thought to have been passed down from Native Americans of the Cherokee tribe. This heirloom tomato variety consistently ranks very high in taste tests. Slice Cherokee Purple tomato for rich, dark color and unmatched sweet, rich taste on sandwiches or in salads. Let the fruit ripen on the vine for the best flavor. A consistent taste test winner at tomato fests around the country. For an heirloom, it is a good producer. 
 
Annual vegetable
Full sun
80 days to maturity
Indeterminate (climbing) variety. Should be staked, trellised, or caged.