Heritage: Cherokee Purple tomatoes are an heirloom variety, believed to have been originally cultivated by the Cherokee people. They were popularized by Craig LeHoullier, who received seeds in the 1990s from John D. Green, a gardener in Tennessee. Appearance: These tomatoes are known for their deep, dusky purple color with green shoulders, especially when ripe. The color deepens as they mature, and they often have a slightly flattened shape with a ribbed appearance. Flavor Profile: Cherokee Purple tomatoes are celebrated for their rich, complex flavor, often described as having a sweet, smoky, and slightly acidic taste. This makes them a favorite among gourmet chefs and home gardeners alike. Growing Characteristics: They are an indeterminate variety, meaning they continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the season until frost. This variety prefers warm, sunny conditions but can be susceptible to cracking if watering is inconsistent. Quality - All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity - Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets - Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall. Promise - Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination - Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Add another ugly tomato to your eyesore list, with Cherokee Purple. But don't let it's appearance fool you, these hideous fruits boast a deliciously sweet flavored flesh. The Cherokee Purple Tomato is grown from freshly harvested Solanum lycopersicum seeds, producing fruits in about 75 to 90 days from transplanting. The dark, burgundy-red, almost brown fruits will weigh anywhere between 10 to 12 ounces. Tomato plants in general grow to a mature height of anywhere from 36 to 48 inches tall. They are categorized as annuals, meaning the plants will grow quickly from seed, produce beefsteak like tomatoes through the summer months and later die with the first frost. Cherokee Purple Tomatoes are perfect for slicing, eating as a snack with a bit of salt, or adding to a sandwich or burger as well.