Overwintering guide
How to overwinter 'cherokee purple' tomato
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills 'cherokee purple' tomato in winter
Cutting 'cherokee purple' tomato hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering 'cherokee purple' tomato — FAQ
Does 'cherokee purple' tomato need to come indoors for winter?
'Cherokee Purple' Tomato is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. 'Cherokee Purple' Tomato is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move 'cherokee purple' tomato for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water 'cherokee purple' tomato in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills 'cherokee purple' tomato over winter?
Cutting 'cherokee purple' tomato hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.