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Tomato · warm season

Cherokee Purple

'Cherokee Purple' Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Cherokee Purple'): A Heritage Beauty with Distinctive Flavor Delight in the unique beauty and exceptional flavor of the 'Cherokee Purple' Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Cherokee Purple'). This heritage variety is cherished for its dusky, purple-brown…

Days to harvest
80
Sow depth
1/4"
Plant spacing
3-4'
Row spacing
3-4'
Sprouts in
8 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Start indoors
    6–8 weeks before your last frost
  2. Transplant outside
    1–2 weeks after your last frost

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Growing tips

  • Sow when the soil is at least 50°F.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 8 days.

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