Tomato- Cherokee Purple
- Climbing (indeterminate)
- Exceptional flavour
- Juicy flesh
Description
'Tomato- Cherokee Purple' seeds
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonyms: Lycopersicon esculentum
- Climbing (indeterminate)
- Exceptional flavour
- Juicy flesh
Climbing. Medium flattened globe shaped fruits; purple/pink skin with dark shoulders, interior ranges in colour from purple to green to brown. Beefsteak type with very juicy flesh. Grown for its exceptional flavour; very sweet.
Seeds per gram: 380
Product code: A1-06
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Spring and early summer (or after frost) |
| Germination | 5-10 days @ 21-27°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Row Spacing | 60-70cm |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 80 days |
*Notes: Plants need staking. Prune plants to two main stems. Keep well watered. Pick when mature to encourage more fruit. To reduce the risk of disease do not water overhead. Rotate crops: do not plant in the same position two years in a row.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 1-3 business days plus delivery time.
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates, the delivery timeframes below are estimates only.
| Whats in the order? | Shipping Options | Shipping Cost | Shipping Details |
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| Small seed packets ONLY | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 (WA customers: $5 economy delivery*) |
Orders sent via letter | Delivery 2-6 business days No tracking | Guaranteed delivery** by 20 business days |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Order includes BULK seed or other non-seed products |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
Ratings & Reviews
Tomato- Cherokee PurpleTomato- Cherokee Purple
I thought I'd buy these, just to try something a little different and I'm so glad I did. This will be a mainstay in my garden every summer from here on. Sweet, juicy, meaty and very quickly became my favourite tomato.
