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Lycopersicon esculentum 'Cherokee Purple'
TOMATO - HEIRLOOM
Tomato Cherokee Purple produces large, dark-skinned tomatoes that have a rich, full flavor that is often compared to Brandywine Red. The large vines hold the tomatoes that reach a size of up to 5 inches across and 3.5 inches high. It makes an attractive display on a plate with its brick red flesh.
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85 days to harvest |
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Indeterminate |
Lycopersicon esculentum 'Cherokee Purple' Characteristics & Attributes
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SOIL MOISTURE NEEDS
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Moist |
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Well Drained |
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FOLIAGE COLOR
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Green |
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GROWTH HABIT
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Upright |
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HOMEOWNER GROWING AND MAINTENANCE TIPS
Indeterminate: blossoms and fruit develop progressively, and the harvest lasts for months. Best when staked.
Determinate: Blossoms and fruit develop on the vine at the same time. The harvest time is short, 7 - 10 days. Best when caged. Good for canning.
