Cherokee Purple plants get fairly large and the fruits are on the large
size. The plants are fairly productive, although not as productive as a
hybrid. I use the large size round tomato cages commonly available and stake
them in place with tall stakes. During the heavy fruit setting part of the
season, the cages my start to lean, but don't fall over. Ocasionally, I'll
place a smaller cage or two next to the main large one for additional
support.

Brandywine will probably be approximately similar to Cherokee Purple in
terms of support requirements. I'm not familiar with Mortgage Lifter.

JL

"len" wrote in message
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"Funky_gallo" wrote in message
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Thank you !!!!!!!!!!! I love Cherokee Purple
Glad to see another Cherokee Purple fan!


Realy, I got over planting the localy availble set tomatoes,and started
from seed this year. I went with cherokee purple, mortgage lifter, and
brandywine. I am looking forward to seeing the produce, I have never eaten
a
cherokee purple. Are they realy a heavy plant/? I have , rebar. cheap
tomato
cages and stakes. I have only a few heavy cages. My question is, should I
dedicate them to the cherokee purple, or spread them evenly? I have 12 of
each. Len