Tomato Seeds - Cherokee Purple
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking rich, continuous summer harvests.
Experience the renowned Cherokee Purple tomato, a highly-prized heirloom variety celebrated in the Slow Foods Ark of Taste. These seeds yield exceptionally productive plants that bear large, approximately 12 oz fruits. Known for their meaty texture and rich, mouth-watering flavor, these tomatoes are a gardener's delight. As an indeterminate variety, they offer a continuous harvest until frost. These certified organic seeds are cultivated by small farmers, ensuring quality and sustainability for your garden.
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Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
/ Solanum lycopersicum
Who it's for
- Gourmet home cooks seeking complex, smoky heirloom flavor
- Sustainable gardeners interested in reliable annual seed saving
- Market growers wanting visually striking, unique produce
Who should skip it
- Commercial farmers prioritizing high-volume crop yields
- Beginner gardeners needing disease-resistant, low-maintenance plants
- Northern growers with short, cool summer seasons
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Deep, complex heirloom taste that defines the gold standard for tomatoes.
Yield Potential
Indeterminate growth habit ensures a steady supply of fruit until frost.
Sourcing Integrity
Certified organic seeds supported by ethical small-scale farming practices.
Culinary Versatility
Meaty texture makes these ideal for slicing, sauces, and fresh salads.
Growing Difficulty
Requires consistent staking and pruning due to vigorous indeterminate growth.
Harvest Efficiency
Large fruit size simplifies picking and maximizes yield per plant.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Type
HEIRLOOM
Growth Habit
Indeterminate
Minimum Seeds per Packet
40
Packet Weight
0.15 g
Days to Harvest
80 days from Transplant
Mature Spacing
18-24 inches
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Features
- Exceptional heirloom tomato flavor
- Recognized by Slow Foods Ark of Taste
- High-yielding, productive plants
- Large, meaty 12 oz fruits
- Continuous harvest indeterminate growth
- Certified organic and small farmer grown
- Rich, mouth-watering taste profile
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the 'Cherokee Purple' seeds for their exceptional reliability and superior fruit quality. Customers report consistently high germination rates, building strong trust in the seed viability. The main draw is the resulting tomato: large, dusky purple pink fruits boasting a complex, smoky sweet flavor profile many consider the benchmark for slicing tomatoes. Plants are vigorous and yield substantially across different climates. These seeds reliably deliver the authentic heirloom experience. While some minor growing challenges exist, the consensus confirms these seeds are highly dependable. Their superior flavor and consistent performance make them a highly recommended staple for serious home gardeners seeking an exceptional tomato harvest.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire season until the first frost. You will need to provide sturdy staking or a cage to support the vines as they grow.
You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes approximately 80 days after transplanting the seedlings into your garden. Because they are indeterminate, you will continue to get fruit after that initial 80-day mark.
For optimal airflow and healthy growth, space your plants 18 to 24 inches apart. This spacing helps prevent foliage diseases and ensures the plants have enough room to reach their full potential.
Yes, these are certified organic seeds. They are sourced from small-scale farmers who prioritize sustainable growing practices.
Cherokee Purple tomatoes are large, typically weighing around 12 ounces each. They are prized for their meaty texture and a deep, complex, and rich flavor that sets them apart from standard grocery store varieties.
These tomatoes require full sun to produce their best flavor and yield. They have moderate water needs, so aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged throughout the growing season.
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