Tomato 'Cherokee Purple' (Solanum lycopersicum) $5.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Type: Indeterminate Heirloom • Days to Harvest: 80-85 days • Height: 6-8 feet • Spread: 3-4 feet
🍅 Fruit Details: • Size: 10-12 oz beefsteak • Color: Dusky purple-red • Flavor: Rich, sweet, smoky • Use: Slicing, sandwiches
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Consistent moisture • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Stake or cage, prune suckers • Support: Heavy duty cage or stakes • Disease Resistance: Good resistance
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Basil
Marigolds
Carrots
Parsley
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Pre-1890s variety • Crack resistant • Heat tolerant • Rich flavor • Heavy producer
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems for better production and plant health.
🌿 Growing Tips: • Plant deep, removing lower leaves • Mulch well • Regular feeding needed • Consistent watering prevents splitting