Indeterminate- This Tennessee heirloom is believed to have been passed down by Native Americans of the Cherokee tribe. The plant is open-pollinated, indeterminate, bearing 8 oz flattened globe fruits that are dark reddish-purple to black in color. It is meaty tomato with a bold flavor. Won best tasting tomato in 2012. Let it fully ripen on the vine before harvesting for the best flavor!