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Cherokee Purple

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Cherokee Purple

SKU: 1214 Available to ship: Feb 27, 2012 - Jun 4, 2012

Cherokee Purple is one of the best tomatoes we have ever tasted! This tomato will convince you to grow Heirloom varieties. They are from the Tennessee Cherokee Indians, discovered over 100 years ago and have a thin skin and soft texture. When fully ripened they have dark reddish-purple color, full acidity and rich, old fashioned, sweet flavor. Make sure to mulch for best results and hold back on the watering. Our best results were during a 8 week drought with minimal drip watering. 80 days

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Type of Plant: Heirloom or Open Pollinated

Color of fruit: Black and Purples

Size of Fruit: Very Large Beefsteaks

$4.95

Our tomato plants are approximately 6-12" tall and come in extra large 4.5 pots. Each plant is wrapped individually to hold in the soil and moisture. We ship in large pots to keep the stress of transport to a minimum. Our interior cartons are made to fit our plants.

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"Simply The Best!"

Steven on 1/6/2011

Comments: This is the tomato that got me into gardening and into heirloom tomatoes. My mother bought one of these "weird" looking tomatoes about 6 years ago and we made sandwiches with it on toast, just mayo, salt and pepper. I was hooked. It is by far the best tasting tomato ever. I searched all over and found it here and have been a customer ever since. Some years they grow better than others but they are always worth the effort. I can't wait for Spring!

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"There is No Substitute for Cherokee Purple !"

Michele on 2/25/2010

Comments: Cherokee Purple have got to be one of the best heirloom tomatoes! Of all the "black" tomatoes, these have the best flavor and a good producer. I had no problems growing plenty of tomatoes in Massachusetts, and it was a VERY rainy season in 2009. I had a prolific season with these plants while many others around me lost theirs. Thank you Tasteful Garden!

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"Delicious"

Laura on 9/19/2008

Comments: they were a bit tough to grow this year with all of the rain but fabulous as usual if you have not tried them do!

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"Absolutely The BEST"

Paul on 9/8/2008

Comments: I wish I could have these all year. This year the fruit is absolutely gigantic in size and taste.

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"I'd give it a 10 if I could"

Patty on 9/5/2008

Comments: I used to be a Bradley fan, but it pales in comparison to Cherokee Purple. Far and away, the best tasting tomato I've ever eaten, much less grown.

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