Cherokee Purple Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

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About Plant: Cherokee Purple Tomato

Cherokee Purple Tomato is a warm-season tomato cultivar for sunny gardens; provide sturdy support, fertile soil and consistent moisture for steady fruit development.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun

WaterModerate

SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)

Spacing18–30 inches

HeightVaries

Time to Harvest75–90 days from transplant

Planting DepthTransplant at appropriate nursery depth

Germination TimeVaries

Expert Growing Tips

Transplant after frost danger when nights are reliably mild. Support early, water at soil level and mulch after soil warms.