The Cherokee purple is a special tomato, even among the more rare heirlooms. Its origins, as with most of this class of tomato, is mysterious and perhaps best left to storytellers.

A tomato is more than it seems; it represents taste, access and even identity. Rare heirlooms like Cherokee Purple and Green Zebra now symbolize cultural ... Read more The post The cult of the perfect ...

CHEROKEE CO. Ga. (WXIA) -- After a six-week investigation, Cherokee County Sheriff's detectives have arrested former officer Shane Ladner, 41, of Canton, for faking his Purple Heart award.

Cherokee Purple is a very popular and tasty heirloom variety sensitive to temperatures consistently above 85 degrees. Even under ideal growing conditions, it sets few but large fruits.

Some of the most favorite varieties for 2025 include Cherokee Chocolate, known for its dusky, brick-red skin brushed with brownish-purple shoulders and a rich, earthy flavor; Amana Orange, a heavy ...

A grand jury indicted a Canton man for allegedly lying about heroic service to his country. Shane Ladner was arrested in June 2013 after a six-week investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff's ...

Some of the most favorite varieties for 2025 include Cherokee Chocolate, known for its dusky, brick-red skin brushed with brownish-purple shoulders and a rich, earthy flavor; Amana Orange, a heavy ...