Students at Rowan County schools used these varieties of tomatoes in their studies:

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Photo courtesy of rareseeds.com
Photo courtesy of rareseeds.com.

Cherokee Purple (2013-14 only): This popular, dark reddish-purple heirloom is indeterminate, which means it grows and produces fruit throughout the season until frost. It grows to be about 6 feet tall and benefits from staking or caging.

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North Caroline Field and Family Fall 2026
Flip through the pages of the Fall 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, swing for the Sandhills with a fall visit to Moore County, discover interesting uses for agricultural products beyond food and clothing, meet FFA alumna Katie Bryan and her restored tractor, celebrate N.C. Farm Bureau’s 90th Anniversary, try out some delicious autumn apple recipes and more.

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