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About Cherokee Purple Heart

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

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