Cherokee Purple Tomato

Cherokee 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.

Planting Instructions

• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost date
• Sow depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep
• Germination: 7–14 days at 70–80°F (21–27°C)
• Transplant outdoors: After last frost, when soil is consistently warm
• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart in rows 3–4 feet apart
• Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours per day)
• Watering: Water deeply and consistently; 1–2 inches per week
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with pH 6.0–6.8
• Support: Use cages or stakes — plants can reach 5–8 feet tall
• Days to maturity: Approximately 80–90 days from transplant
• Quantity: 0.16 grams. average 50 seeds

Tip: Cherokee Purple tomatoes are indeterminate, meaning they'll keep producing all season long. Pinch suckers for larger fruit!