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Tomato - Cherokee Purple, Beefsteak Variety

Open Pollinated, 
Seeds Per Packet: .100 mg Approx. 25+ seeds 
Tomato Type: Indeterminate 
Hardiness Zone: Annual 3-11 
Days to Maturity: 80-90 
Days to Germination: 5-14 
Seeding Depth: 1/2" 
Plant Spacing: 18-24" 
Row Spacing: 24-36" 
Plant Height: 36-72" (vining) 
Growth Habit: Tall vining upright 
Soil Preference: Moist, fertile, composted, well-drained Temperature Preference: 65-85 °F 
Light Preference: Full sun 
Cherokee Purple Tomato Color: Dark pink with dark purple shoulders, stems may remain green when ripening Cherokee Purple 
Tomato Flavor: Sweet, savory, juicy, with medium acidity 
Pests and Diseases: Susceptible to fusarium wilt and blight. 
Watch for aphids, flea beetles, and tomato hornworms.
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