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- Days to maturity
- 70–85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cherokee Purple is an open-pollinated heirloom from Tennessee, said to have been passed down from the Cherokee people and brought to wider attention by Craig LeHoullier. The fruit is a beefsteak around 8 to 12 ounces, dusky pink-purple with darker shoulders and brick-red flesh, and the flavor mixes sweetness with a smoky depth. Vines are indeterminate and need a sturdy stake or cage; regular watering helps limit cracking. Pick when the shoulders remain dusky and the fruit has a little give. About 70 to 85 days from transplant, and it grows in a greenhouse as well as outdoors.
Cherokee Purple traits
- Indeterminate vine that needs sturdy support
- Beefsteak fruit of 8 to 12 ounces, dusky purple with darker shoulders
- Brick-red flesh with sweet, smoky flavor
- Tennessee heirloom with a Cherokee origin story
- About 70 days from transplant
- Some resistance to Fusarium
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Purple this page | 70–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Cherokee Purple FAQ
What kind of tomato is Cherokee Purple?
Cherokee Purple is an open-pollinated heirloom from Tennessee, said to have been passed down from the Cherokee people and brought to wider attention by Craig LeHoullier. The fruit is a beefsteak around 8 to 12 ounces, dusky pink-purple with darker shoulders and brick-red flesh, and the flavor mixes sweetness with a smoky depth.
How many days to maturity is Cherokee Purple?
Cherokee Purple is listed at 70–85 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: 70–85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). 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 fresh 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 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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 Kingdom: Cherokee Purple