75 days. Indeterminate. Open-pollinated.
Chocolate Cherry is an heirloom tomato variety originally from South America.
Compact, indeterminate vines grow to about 4 to 6 feet in height and produce dense clusters of 1 inch, cherry-like fruits that ripen from green to lavender to rich mahogany.
Flavor is sweet and tangy, making these tomatoes the perfect addition to a fresh, crisp salad. For best flavor, pick several days before fully mature and allow to ripen on a sunny window ledge.
Chocolate Cherry Tomato
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 11 Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Spacing: 36 inches Germination Temp: 65°F to 85°F Germination Time: 6 - 8 days Maturation: 75 days Growing Tips
Start tomatoes indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing the seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed flat or cell tray. Use a heat mat to keep the soil temperature between 70-75°F and a humidity dome to ensure the soil stays moist between watering. Germination should occur within 7 to 14 days.
Transplant the seedlings into individual pots once they have grown their second set of leaves, and be sure to bury the stems up to the lower set of leaves to promote strong root growth.
When the outside soil temperature has reached a minimum of 70°F, plant the seedlings at least 2 feet apart in a location with full sun and very rich soil. Water frequently, and be sure to protect the plants if temperatures drop below 55°F.