Tomato - Cherokee Purple, Beefsteak Variety
Open Pollinated, Non GMO, Heirloom.
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.