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- Days to maturity
- About 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Seed company
- W. Atlee Burpee & Co
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Cherokee Purple is a beefsteak heirloom tomato whose 8 to 12 oz fruits are a dusky rose-purple with green-tinged shoulders. John Green of Tennessee sent seed to Craig LeHoullier in 1990, and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange first sold it in 1993. Plants are indeterminate with regular leaves, so they need strong support. Fruits ripen in about 70 to 80 days. Good for slicing and salads.
Cherokee Purple traits
- Heirloom beefsteak tomato
- Dusky rose-purple fruit with greenish shoulders
- Fruit weighs 8–12 oz
- Indeterminate habit with regular leaves
- About 70–80 days to maturity
Good for
- Slicing
- Salads
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Purple this page | About 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Green Zebra | About 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Great White | — | Indeterminate | — |
Cherokee Purple FAQ
What kind of tomato is Cherokee Purple?
Cherokee Purple is a beefsteak heirloom tomato whose 8 to 12 oz fruits are a dusky rose-purple with green-tinged shoulders. John Green of Tennessee sent seed to Craig LeHoullier in 1990, and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange first sold it in 1993.
How many days to maturity is Cherokee Purple?
Cherokee Purple is listed at About 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Cherokee Purple compare with other tomato varieties?
Cherokee Purple: About 70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Green Zebra (About 70 days), Great White. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cherokee Purple good for?
Cherokee Purple is grown for slicing, salads, sandwiches.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 3 tomato varieties
Source
Source: APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.
Also listed in other countries
- Listed for United States: Cherokee Purple