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

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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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Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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