Tangy : ●●●○○ Sweet : ●●●●○ Aromatic : ●●●●● Smoky : ●○○○○ 

An icon of horticultural heritage, passed down through the Cherokee Nation and made famous by Craig LeHoullier.

A word from your seed grower:"What I appreciate about the 'Cherokee Purple' is its balance. It has the depth of 'black' tomatoes with a slightly smoky richness, while retaining an acidity that balances everything. The tomatoes in shades of pink-purple, often with green-tinged shoulders, are dense and juicy. The 'Cherokee Purple' is a piece of history. Rescued from oblivion by Craig LeHoullier after being passed down from generation to generation within the Cherokee Nation, it is today a reference. A variety that maintains a special place in the garden both for its history and for its taste qualities.

• Usage: Fresh, sliced for sandwiches, gourmet salads. 

• Type & Color: Beefsteak type, round to ribbed (250-450 g), rose-purple robe with dark shoulders. 

• Latin: Solanum lycopersicum  

• Maturity: 80 days (mid-season). | Origin: Cherokee Nation / Tennessee, USA. 

• Sowing: 5 mm deep, 6-8 weeks before last frost. 

• Temperature: 24-32°C (germination), then 16-20°C.

Full Sun | Sturdy Stake | ↕ Ind. +200 cm | ↔ 45-60 cm

Ideal Garden: In open ground or large pots. This vigorous indeterminate plant that needs  good staking and regular feeding to support its generous production of large, meaty fruits.

Our seeds are reproducible. You can preserve them and share them them with your community.

Discover your "best variety in the world." One garden at a time.