{"product_id":"cherokee-purple-tomato","title":"Cherokee Purple Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherokee Purple Tomato seeds — a beloved heirloom variety prized for its rich, smoky-sweet flavor and stunning deep purple-red color. A garden classic that brings old-world taste to your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 weeks before last frost date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 70–80°F (21–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost, when soil is consistently warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–36 inches apart in rows 3–4 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (8+ hours per day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently; 1–2 inches per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining soil with pH 6.0–6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use cages or stakes — plants can reach 5–8 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80–90 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 grams. average 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Cherokee Purple tomatoes are indeterminate, meaning they'll keep producing all season long. Pinch suckers for larger fruit!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48235972657366,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/cherokee-purple-tomato-sliced-on-table_66aa906d-93ca-40b5-8543-3ed139281cb0.png?v=1778421108","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/cherokee-purple-tomato","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}