Tomato Heirloom Cherokee Purple (Slicer)

Sweet & Rich

Solanum lycopersicum

Heirloom variety. 10-12 oz., dusky rose-purple skin and flesh. Juicy, crack resistant fruit. Provide support by staking or caging. In fall, cover to protect from frost. Indeterminate. Harvest at 72-80 days.

Uses: Great for slicing, sandwich topping, and salsa making.

Care: Full sun. After danger of frost, plant in well-worked, well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist. Fertilize when planting and when plants begin to bloom. Space 20-30” apart in rows 36-48” apart.