Cherokee Purple Tomato

Cherokee Purple

Heirloom Type: Tomatoes

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Origins: Cherokee Indian tomato from pre-1890 in Tennessee.

Characteristics: Dark purple skin with green shoulders, with dark red flesh inside. Large tomatoes.  A popular purple heirloom tomato.  Sweet flavor.

Video, Blogs & More:

• Backyard Pantry: Cherokee Purple Tomatoes

Recipes:

•  Ham & Cheese Tartines with Cherokee Purple Tomato Salad
• Grilled Shrimp with Cherokee & Oxheart Tomato Tartare
• Cherokee Purple Tomato Tart with Black Olive Bordelaise

Availability: Many heirloom seed companies

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