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Cherokee Purple
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 72 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6.2–6.8
Overview
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.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 60°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, whiteflies, flea beetles. Common diseases: Late blight, early blight, fusarium wilt, blossom end rot.