{"product_id":"tomato-cherokee-purple-not-nz","title":"Tomato – Cherokee Purple | (Heirloom) |not NZ","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍅 Tomato – Cherokee Purple (Heirloom)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Solanum lycopersicum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, complex, and full of character, \u003cstrong\u003eCherokee Purple tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout heirloom variety prized for its deep, smoky flavour and unique colouring. Producing large, slightly flattened fruits with dusky purple‑red skins and green shoulders, this tomato is as visually striking as it is delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh is juicy and tender, with a distinctive balance of sweetness and depth that sets it apart from standard tomatoes. 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