Cherokee Purple Tomato 4 Plants
TOMATO: Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and the seeds are high in fiber. The green parts are mildly poisonous, which is not surprising, as tomatoes are closely related to both nightshade and tobacco. The tomato was originally believed to be poisonous when introduced into Europe, and was used solely as an ornamental plant during the 16th and 17th centuries. The first traces of its use as a food date back to the first half of the 18th century.Cherokee Purple Tomato: Relatively short, purple-pink-toffee flesh color with green gel when not fully ripe, flattened globe, 10 - 12 oz.Size shipped: Starter plants in a 4-pack.