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.

For best results, your Cherokee Purple tomatoes with full sun and keep the soil consistently moist. Plant Care Tips. USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9. ... A high-yielding hybrid, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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