Tomato seed Cherokee Purple Tomato (Slicing)
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Seeds from Fedco Seeds. 4059 Cherokee Purple - Organic

Days to harvest: 77 days to maturity.

Growing level: Medium.

Seed-saving level: Medium.

Sowing: Sow indoors 1/4 inch deep, 2 inches apart, keep warm. Transplant after frost, 3 feet apart, in rows 2-3 feet apart.

Culture: Usually started indoors Feb?April. Minimum germination soil temperature 60 degrees, optimal range 75?90 degrees. Transplant after frost danger has passed. Avoid using fresh manure as it causes lush foliage with few ripe fruits. Instead use generous amounts of well-rotted cow or horse manure or compost to boost plant vigor, and crushed eggshells or gypsum at the bottom of each hole for calcium. Heavy phosphorus needs. Responds well to foliar sprays.

Famously rich flavor and texture make this a colorful favorite among heirloom enthusiasts. Medium-large, flattened globe, 8-12 oz. fruits. Color is dusky pink with dark shoulders. Multilocular interior ranges from purple to brown to green. Relatively short vines. Indeterminate. USDA Certified Organic.