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.

Varieties

Open Pollinated

Fruit Colors

Purple

Flesh Colors

Black / Purple

Fruit Shapes

Oxheart

Fruit Sizes

Medium

Fruit Weights

10-12 oz

Culinary Uses

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad / Slicer

Maturities

Late / Mid-season

Plant Types

Indeterminate

Origins

North Carolina

Leaves

Regular

Flavors

Well-balanced