Cherokee Purple Beefsteak Tomato is a distinguished heirloom variety prized for its full, rich, and complex flavor profile that serious gardeners and culinary enthusiasts crave. Producing medium to large flattened globe fruits, this tomato boasts a striking dusky pink hue with dark, smoky shoulders, making each fruit visually unique and a showstopper on the plate. As an indeterminate plant, it continues to grow and produce throughout the season, delivering a steady harvest of flavorful tomatoes from mid-summer through frost. This extended productivity means you'll enjoy weeks of peak-season harvests rather than a single concentrated flush, giving you plenty of tomatoes for fresh eating, slicing, or gourmet cooking projects.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 11/25. WILL.

Why Choose Cherokee Purple Beefsteak Tomato?

• Unusual Color & Flavor: Multi-colored interiors ranging from purple to brown to green with a complex, full-bodied flavor unlike any supermarket tomato.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Passed down through generations for at least 75 years — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Plants whose DNA structure has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.
• Extended Harvest: Indeterminate vines produce continuously from mid-summer through first frost, maximizing your yield all season long.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best fruit development and flavor.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend with compost before planting.
• Planting: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
• Spacing: Space plants 24–36 inches apart in rows 3–4 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation.
• Support: Use sturdy stakes, cages, or trellises — indeterminate vines can reach 5–7 feet tall.
• Watering: Water deeply and consistently; avoid wetting foliage to reduce disease risk. Mulch to retain moisture.
• Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced fertilizer at transplant, then switch to a low-nitrogen formula once flowering begins.
• Harvesting: Ready in approximately 70 days from transplant. Harvest when fruits yield slightly to gentle pressure and shoulders show full color development.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Great Customer Service: David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Slicing: Best enjoyed at room temperature — slice thick and serve with olive oil, salt, and fresh basil.
• Sandwiches & Burgers: The meaty, dense flesh holds up perfectly on sandwiches and gourmet burgers.
• Sauces & Soups: Roast or simmer down into rich, deeply flavored pasta sauces, soups, and stews.
• Roasting: Halve and roast at 400°F with olive oil and herbs for a concentrated, caramelized flavor.
• Canning & Preserving: Excellent for whole-pack canning, crushed tomatoes, or homemade salsa.

Order Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds Today

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Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested tomato fruit, not seeds. Per medium tomato, approx. 123g.)

• Calories: 22
• Total Fat: 0.2g
• Sodium: 6mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
• Total Sugars: 3.2g
• Protein: 1.1g
• Vitamin C: 17mg (19% DV)
• Potassium: 292mg (6% DV)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Heirloom varieties may exhibit natural variation in size, color, and maturation. Results may vary based on growing conditions, climate, and gardening practices.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration in an airtight container extends viability. Properly stored seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 5–11. Particularly well-adapted to Texas, the Southwest, and Southeast growing regions. Consult your local extension service for zone-specific guidance.

At David's Garden Seeds®, we take pride in bringing you heirloom seeds you can trust — grown with integrity, backed by decades of experience, and selected for home gardeners who care about what they grow and what they eat. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your garden.