For the perfect embodiment of an "heirloom tomato," look no further Cherokee Purple is your dream tomato. A reddish fruit with stunning dark-colored shoulder-top striations or marbling. Purple Cherokees are a meaty, excellently textured heirloom variety with a deep, rich flavor. Like BBQ and whiskey, Cherokee Purple Tomato tastes like Tennessee. Its perfect balance of sweet and acid, savory and smoky is like sitting in a rocking chair and listening to the wise words of an old timer.
Originally grown by members of the Cherokee nation, it was shared with one Tennessee family who passed the precious seeds from generation to generation for nearly one hundred years. The seeds eventually found their way into the hands of tomato connoisseur Craig LeHoullier, who named it in honor of its origins.
Heirloom tomatoes are cherished for their diverse array of colors, sizes, and markings. No one heirloom tomato is the same and what you receive in your box may not perfectly match what is displayed on our website.
