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Cherokee Tomato
Posted on 5/30/17 at 11:18 am
Posted on 5/30/17 at 11:18 am
Planted a Cherokee for the 1st time this year after reading some post on here. Just sliced up the 1st one for a burger. Think I've found my new favorite.
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Posted on 5/30/17 at 11:53 am to tipup
Makes the whole kitchen smell like a spring fresh tomato.
I sliced one last night and had it on bunny bread, blue plate mayo, salt and pepper.
Then I made a second one. I've got about 10 plants.
I sliced one last night and had it on bunny bread, blue plate mayo, salt and pepper.
Then I made a second one. I've got about 10 plants.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 12:13 pm to tipup
It's def my favorite. Hard to grow consistently year after year but when they produce, it's worth the time and effort.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 12:17 pm to tipup
This is good to hear. I have 2 planted and a bunch of other random tomatoes. The weather around here kept knocking them back but they finally took off a few weeks ago. Hopefully getting ripe within the next couple of week. 
Posted on 5/30/17 at 12:19 pm to tipup
I love the things. I've got 3 plants. The worst looking of all my tomato plants. Probably have about 12 tomatoes total between the 3. One of which got picked yesterday and will get annihlated tonite.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 3:04 pm to tipup
I just ate a big one with olive oil, salt and pepper.
The olive oil I use is California Olive Ranch (extra virgin). It's very good and available at Walmart.
Also, Dad made a homemade thousand island dressing that goes good with them too.
The olive oil I use is California Olive Ranch (extra virgin). It's very good and available at Walmart.
Also, Dad made a homemade thousand island dressing that goes good with them too.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 11:39 pm to tipup
Paul Robeson is another good purple. I've never seen the plants for sale... it's worth starting from seed.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 11:43 pm to Bill Parker?
How much do these produce on a good year per plant? The Cherokee's that is.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 11:51 pm to tipup
It is a great tomato if not for the low yield.
I found some Cherokee/Carbon hybrids which are alleged to produce a more consistent yield.
Will report back with data & results.
I found some Cherokee/Carbon hybrids which are alleged to produce a more consistent yield.
Will report back with data & results.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 11:53 pm to tipup
I switched to Black Krim and Paul Robeson. Similar taste, but much more productive.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 6:46 am to TigernMS12
quote:
How much do these produce on a good year per plant? The Cherokee's that is.
I took 3 off and probably have 30 on it right now. I planted a Creole and Cherokee at the same time. The Cherokee bush is 3-4 time s bigger with that many more tomatos right now.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 8:08 am to tipup
Two of my 6 are Cherokee and they are definitely my favorites. Next year I'll have more. For the last two weeks I've had a BLT every single day for lunch. Love it.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 8:22 am to LSUlefty
I had better luck with the Black Krim, too. Cherokee never produced much for me, over 3-4 seasons of trying. (Edited to correct autocorrect's foolishness.)
This post was edited on 5/31/17 at 8:59 am
Posted on 5/31/17 at 8:26 am to hungryone
My Cherokees have produced like crazy over the past couple years.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 11:40 am to BigDropper
I planted Cherokee Carbon, Carbon and Chocolate Cherry last year. Did not have much production... the wilt got them before they could ripen.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:50 pm to Bill Parker?
I like Cherokees but the plants just don't produce enough so I didn't plant any this year. I've 44 plants in 10 pots this year and have picked 110 tomatoes so far (> 40 lbs). They taste great and make great puree for freezing and sauces down the road.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 2:01 pm to tipup
Good to hear, I have some coming in now.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 2:46 pm to tipup
I can't say that I have tried a Cherokee tomato before. Have to add that to the bucket list. My neighbor has 4 nice looking tomato plants he called a Brandy Wine tomato. They aren't ripe yet but I'm going to see what his raving is all about because he sure likes them.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 3:02 pm to Earthquake 88
Similar to Creole? Sold in stores?
thanks
thanks
Posted on 5/31/17 at 3:46 pm to Earthquake 88
If we are talking other tomatoes, Golden Queen is very good. Yield is low, but they are medium to large tomatoes and they look great. Birds don't seem to eat them either.
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