Cherokee Purple Heart is the ‘heart’ version of the popular Cherokee Purple – it was found growing in a field of Cherokee Purple by Rock Angier, NC. It was introduced commercially in 2013 by Victory Seed Company. Indeterminate, regular leaf plant produces 10-12 oz., good fruit set early in the season, strong plants, excellent production, and very good flavor are all qualities that will make Cherokee Purple Heart a great addition to any tomato garden.

Culinary Use

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad / Slicer

Flavor Profile

Well-balanced

Flesh Color

Black / Purple

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Shape

Oxheart

Fruit Size

Medium

Leaf Type

Regular

Maturity

Late / Mid-season

Plant Type

Indeterminate

Variety

Open Pollinated