An old Cherokee heirloom, pre-1890 variety; beautiful, deep, dusky purple-pink color, superb sweet flavor, and very large-sized fruit. Try this one for real old-time tomato flavor. Our favorite dark tomato and one of our best-selling varieties.
Cherokee Purple Tomato. Plant Start.
$5.00Price
Ready for pickup on Saturday, May 2nd. 2026.
Cherokee Purple tomatoes flourish in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Make sure that the plants receive 6-8 hours of full sun daily. Water often, keeping an even soil moisture but avoid waterlogging to prevent diseases like blossom-end rot.
