Tomato Cherokee Organic Heirloom Purple 30 Seeds per Packet by Seeds and Things
HEIRLOOM TOMATO: Heirloom Tomatoes are just what their name implies. They have been handed down, through generations of farmers and gardeners, from family member to family member. Many of these tomato varieties are known to have thrived since the 1800's.Unlike hybrids, they are not selectively bred for taste or appearance. They are open-pollinated, growing 'true to type' plants, like their predecessors, from seed. Heirloom Tomato Plants will add untraditional color and pleasing variety to your garden harvest.Cherokee Purple Tomato: Indeterminate - 80 days - This variety has origins with the native American people of the Cherokee Nation, it is a Tennessee heirloom tomato. Very productive plants bear loads of 10 to 12 ounce dark rose/purple fruit with deep brick red interiors. Fruits are round to oblate, with no cracking. Exhibits tolerance to mild drought and tolerance to common diseases. The tomatoes are absolutely delicious with a pleasantly sweet and rich flavor. Fruits are somewhat perishable, but they taste so good they will be eaten quickly.