Craig LeHoullier, a retired chemist from Raleigh, N.C., can take credit for introducing us to the Cherokee Purple tomato, one of the most popular heirlooms grown and sold today.

Cherokee Purple tomatoes stand out with their unusual hues, but there's a fascinating story behind the vibrant colors of these delicious heirloom tomatoes. advertisement. Daily Meal.

Gardeners, get out your love apples, because when it comes to tasty tomatoes, Colorado has a lot to be proud of. Our prowess in pasting the competition is so good that, for the past six years, we&#… ...

It’s deep, dark and delicious and rooted in Cherokee Indian history.And if you ever thought about trying an heirloom tomato, the purple Cherokee is the one to try. It’s why it’s this week ...

One tomato that really stands out is Pink Berkeley Tie Dye. Large, meaty, juicy tomatoes with the intense flavor of a Purple Cherokee, but covered in gold stripes! Just gorgeous to look at and to eat.

Atlee Burpee - W. Atlee Burpee) 'Cherokee Purple' is an all-time favorite of William D. Adams, author of "The Texas Tomato Handbook." "If you like tomatoes with a little salt on them, you're going ...

Consumers have seed savers and amateur breeders to thank for discovering and sharing heirloom varieties of some vegetables and tomatoes like the Cherokee Purple.

Fortunately for those of us who are suckers for novelty, every year fruits and vegetables seem to come in more bewitching colors, shapes and flavors. In recent years, we've been transfixed by Glass ...