Organic Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds 2 g ~500 Seeds - Organic- Non-GMO- Open Pollinated- Heirloom- Vegetable Gardening Seeds

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Cherokee Purple was gifted to heirloom tomato enthusiast Craig LeHoullier by J. D. Green of Tennessee. Mr. Green stated that he received them from a neighbor who said the tomato variety was 100 years old and was according to the neighbor grown by the Cherokee Indians. Listed in the Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) Yearbook 1991 edition. Large beefsteak tomato with green shoulders. Rich and flavorful with a juicy flesh. The seeds are coated in a light green gel that is set off by the dark and deep color of the fruit. Excellent for slicing or eating in salads! Sustainable Seed Company values food independence and sustainability through green agricultural and business practices. Our mission is to ensure a more sustainable future with healthier food options and integrity to the quality of our products. We do this by preserving one of our most precious resources - seeds!