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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.
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.
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 moreThe post The ...
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 ...
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 ...