Lycopersicon esculentum
TOMATO-CHEROKEE PURPLE may be the best tomato that you will ever eat. The flavor of the tomato is very sweet with a rich smoky taste. A heritage tomato, Cherokee Purple is a large sprawling vine that grows to about 1.8 meters. It is labeled as an indeterminate variety which means it can grow & grow and grow & reports of 2.7 meters are not unusual. Smokey colored fruits can weigh up to a big 500g. Slicing reveals a pink and burgundy inside – the plants are very prolific.
Sow in a good mix of soil and lightly cover – keep moist but not wet. To transplant, plant deeper, up to the 1st set of true leaves, this increases rooting & speeds maturity. keep fertilized & evenly watered.