{"title":"Purple Tomatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple heirloom tomatoes prove that dramatic color didn’t begin in a laboratory. Long before modern purple introductions made headlines, gardeners were growing naturally dark, dusky, and purple-toned tomatoes selected for flavor first. In an era when produce is often bred for marketability—often at the expense of taste—these heirloom varieties offer something different: rich, balanced flavor and satisfying texture along with their deep coloration. Our collection of heirloom purple tomato seeds includes slicers, plums and cherries, all open-pollinated and always GMO-free. Explore the varieties and taste what careful selection used to mean.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-cherry-heirloom-tomato","title":"Black Cherry Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the more highly sought-after heirloom cherry tomatoes, Black Cherry produces large clusters of one-inch-wide cherry tomatoes with a unique appearance and complex sweet-tart flavor.  Perfectly round cherry tomatoes have a rich purple coloration throughout with a midnight black hue washing over the most exposed parts of the fruit.  The juicy interiors have an excellent balance of sweetness with a punch of intense, classic tomato flavor.  Makes an excellent addition to fresh tomato salads where their rich flavor acts as a counterbalance to exceptionally sweet varieties.  75 days from transplant.  50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Cherry","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44070688882937,"sku":"TO-CH-008","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/black-cherry-heirloom-tomato-seeds-38268450111737.jpg?v=1700354774"},{"product_id":"black-krim-tomato","title":"Black Krim Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Krim is a popular heirloom tomato originating from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea off the coast of the Crimean Peninsula.  Vigorous, regular-leaved plants produce excellent yields of 6-10oz, oblate, beefsteak-type fruit that ripen from green to chocolate brown and finally deep purplish black when fully mature.  An exceptional sweet and uniquely rich flavor is perhaps one of the reasons why this variety is counted as one of the most popular heirloom tomatoes around.  Indeterminate.  80 days from transplant.  50 seeds per packet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Krim","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44070690488569,"sku":"TO-SL-025","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/black-krim-heirloom-purple-slicing-tomato-seeds-38268597502201.jpg?v=1700354771"},{"product_id":"cherokee-purple-tomato","title":"Cherokee Purple Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cherokee Purple tomato is an heirloom rumored to have originated from the Cherokee tribe. Many gardeners would identify Cherokee Purple as the gateway heirloom leading them into their heirloom gardening addiction and it's easy to understand why.  These beautiful, uniquely colored, bursting-with-flavor tomatoes bring to attention the striking lack of diversity and absence of flavor that is our current selection of grocery store tomatoes.  With their deeply rich, sweet, and subtly smoky flavor, Cherokee Purple tomatoes are renowned by chefs and tomato connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced to Seed Savers Exchange in 1990, this now famous heirloom burst onto the scene with very little info in the way of historical provenance.  The seeds had been collected by John D. 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Originally grown in both western Russia and Siberia, it’s well adapted to cooler climates but has also proven to perform well in the South, where the fruits often develop a deeper, almost black coloration. The slightly heart-shaped tomatoes taper gently at the blossom end, giving them a distinctive, elegant look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the flesh is deep red and juicy with a well-balanced, full-bodied flavor—rich without being overly sharp. Gardeners who are sensitive to acidic tomatoes may also appreciate that Black Prince has been shown to be significantly lower in acidity than many other varieties. In one study of nearly 400 tomatoes, it ranked among the least acidic, with roughly 40% less total acid than average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many dark-colored tomatoes that can struggle to fully ripen at the shoulders, Black Prince colors up evenly, developing subtle red undertones at peak ripeness. Earlier strains we trialed were prone to concentric cracking, but after several years of searching, we believe we've stumbled upon a superior strain that produces more uniform, blemish-free fruit. Indeterminate. 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Their rich flavor is a great complement to the sweeter tomato types, adding depth to your tomato salads and pasta dishes.  And they taste great on their own too, with a classic tomato flavor balanced by just the right amount of sweetness.  Plus, their color is a standout.  They just look beautiful sitting in a nice bowl on the table.  If you're looking for something unique, beautiful, and delicious, the Chocolate Cherry tomato checks all the boxes.  75 days from transplant.  50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chocolate Cherry","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":45504679837945,"sku":"TO-CH-013","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/chocolate-cherry-tomato-seeds-1151970075.jpg?v=1743083567"},{"product_id":"chocolate-pear-cherry-tomato","title":"Chocolate Pear Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Pear is an heirloom variety of cherry tomato that produces small, pear-shaped fruit with attractive, chocolate-colored skins.  While we consider many of the pear-shaped tomatoes somewhat underwhelming in terms of their flavor, Chocolate Pear stands as an exception.  Its flavor is bright, bold and a bit tangy.  While it is not very sweet, the Chocolate Pear tomato's rich flavor is a nice complement to the sweetness offered by most other cherry tomatoes.  As such, we find that it works beautifully in heirloom tomato salad, where it can lend both diversity of shape and flavor to the mix.  We also aren't shy of eating it alone as some cravings call for something tangy and a bit acidic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note to those watching their salt intake, black\/brown tomatoes often possess a punch of acidity that is interpreted by the tongue as salty.  It's a good way to satisfy those cravings in a healthy and convenient way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides being flavorful and unique in form, the Chocolate Pear tomato has the added benefit of being extremely prolific, bearing hundreds of fruit in a single season.  We struggle to keep up with them.  No doubt, growers will have plenty of cherry tomatoes for snacking, salads and every other use.  The indeterminate plants are vigorous, often outgrowing their cages and invading the space of nearby plants.  They seem to especially thrive in hot, dry conditions.  70 days from transplant.  50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chocolate Pear","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":45507554771193,"sku":"TO-CH-011","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/chocolate-pear-cherry-tomato-seeds-43428333879545.jpg?v=1726960214"},{"product_id":"carbon-tomato","title":"Carbon Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarbon is an open-pollinated tomato variety that produces excellent yields of large, juicy tomatoes with a deep, dusky purple coloring.  Winner of the “Best Tasting Tomato” award at the 2005 Heirloom Garden Show, Carbon remains one of the most respected black tomatoes among gardeners and flavor enthusiasts alike. It's flavor—often described as sweet, tangy, and sometimes smoky—is every bit as complex and delicious as established heirlooms like Cherokee Purple and it has uniform ripening to boot. The Carbon tomato is here for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our trials, Carbon produced an abundance of well-formed tomatoes averaging about 12 ounces each. The shoulders sometimes stayed a touch green when ripe, as is typical for black tomatoes, but the interiors were stunning: deep watermelon-red flesh, meaty texture, and just enough juice to make every slice perfect. Its flavor earned it the simple but definitive note: “That one’s good.” Carbon is a tomato that manages to be both refined and robust—complex in flavor yet easy to love. Matures approximately 80 days after transplant. 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