Cherokee Purple · Tomato
Planting Schedule
Add Cherokee Purple to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 16th |
| Last Frost | May 4th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jun 29th |
| Harvest Begins | Sep 22nd |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 5th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 85 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Support Needed | Cage |
| Planting Depth | Deep |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: Start Cherokee Purple indoors for sturdy transplants, then wait to transplant until soil is consistently warm (around 60°F+) to prevent cold-stunting.