{"product_id":"cherokee-purple-tomato-seeds","title":"120+ Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow an heirloom tomato chosen for rich flavor and substantial, juicy slices. Cherokee Purple produces dusky pink fruit with darker shoulders and a colorful interior, making it a rewarding choice for summer sandwiches, tomato salads, and fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour packet contains 120+ Cherokee Purple tomato seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e for planting. These seeds grow indeterminate plants that need support and continue producing over an extended season when conditions are favorable. Seeds are supplied, not live plants or tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2f5b3a;\"\u003eWhy grow Cherokee Purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for slicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-large fruits are well suited to sandwiches and simple salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e dusky pink skin and dark shoulders add variety to a homegrown tomato harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich tomato flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a satisfying choice for gardeners who enjoy traditional heirloom varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn extended picking season:\u003c\/strong\u003e indeterminate growth allows fruit to ripen gradually rather than all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2f5b3a;\"\u003ePlant details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cherokee Purple’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e indeterminate; provide a sturdy cage, stake, or trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical fruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8–12 ounces; size varies with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–36 inches between supported plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 72–80 days from transplanting, with additional time needed to raise seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2f5b3a;\"\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors about 5–6 weeks before your planned outdoor transplant date. Sow ¼ inch deep and keep the mix moist at about 75–85°F for germination, commonly 5–10 days. Provide bright light after emergence. Harden seedlings gradually and transplant after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed. Use fertile, well-drained soil, install support early, and water consistently at soil level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2f5b3a;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the tomatoes bright purple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Expect dusky pink to reddish fruit with dark shoulders. Color varies with ripeness and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the harvest time start when I sow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The approximate harvest window starts when established seedlings are transplanted outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with a large, well-drained container, substantial support, and careful attention to watering. This is not a compact patio variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipped from Salem, Illinois, USA","offers":[{"title":"120+ Seeds","offer_id":67699147931742,"sku":"SW-TOM-CHEROKEE-120","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/6775\/files\/cherokee-purple-1.webp?v=1791550915","url":"https:\/\/seedsworld.online\/products\/cherokee-purple-tomato-seeds","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}