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Tomato, Chocolate Cherry Seeds
Lycopersicon esculentum
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Tomato, Chocolate Cherry Seeds produce an abundant crop of small, deep mahogany-colored tomatoes.
Chocolate Cherry is a sweet gourmet tomato with incredible flavour. An heirloom that produces prolific yields of miniature 2.5 cm (1") red with chocolate shading that does not crack or split. Fruits grow in clusters of 6-8 fruits on trusses.
Keep tomatoes away from all members of the Brassica family: cabbage, cauliflower, etc.
Indeterminate - staking is required.
- SKU: 143820
- Common Name: Tomato
- Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
Growing Information
Safe
for Bees
Good For Pollinators
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
7 - 14 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days to
Maturity:
65 - 80 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Best
Container Size:
60 cm+ (24 in.+)
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
- Fill Weight (grams): 200 mg
- Approximate Seed Count: 70-75
- Characteristics: Attracts bees and pollinators
- Planting Method: Start Indoors
- Colour: Red with chocolate shading
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate - staking is required
- Resistance: Crack | Split
- Companion Planting:
Plant near asparagus, basil, calendula, dill, garlic, nasturtiums, onions, parsley, thyme. Calendula serves as a deterrent for common garden pests. Asparagus acts as a repellent for nematodes. Basil is effective in repelling whiteflies, mosquitoes, spider mites, and aphids. Additionally, basil attracts bees, which enhances pollination, improves the health of tomatoes, and enhances their flavor. Dill creates an environment that makes it challenging for cutworms to lay their eggs and also supports parasitic wasps that prey on pest caterpillars. Lastly, thyme reduces the egg-laying activity of armyworms.
Instructions
Start tomato seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Transplant seedlings into the garden once the soil temperature has reached 15°C (60°F). Pick a location sheltered from the wind. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist , but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
- Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4in.)
- Seed Spacing: Sow tomato seeds roughly 2.5 cm (1 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 90 cm (36 in.) apart.
- Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36 in.)
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Chocolate Cherry is an indeterminate tomato meaning staking is required.
- Tomato plants need a lot of water to produce juicy, flavorful tomatoes! Consistent moisture is essential for best results. If tomatoes do not receive consistent moisture, the skins will split or possibly develop blossom end rot. Always water plants at the oil level; this strengthens the root system and avoids foliage disease.
- Spread mulch around the base of the plant to prevent soil from splashing onto the fruit as this can lead to disease in the tomatoes.
- As your tomato plants grow, you will notice new small stems sprouting from the point where the main stem connects to the larger branches. These small stems are called in suckers in and they tend to drain a lot of energy from your plant. To help your tomato plants grow faster and produce amazing tomatoes, it is recommended you remove these suckers by pinching them off with your thumb and forefinger. By doing so, your tomato plant will be able to allocate more energy to the growth of the main stem, resulting in better tomato production.
- If you plant your seedlings deeply, it will encourage the growth of roots from the main stem. Sometimes, tomato plants tend to grow tall and may fall over, even in their initial stages. To avoid this, plant them just deep enough so that the bottom set of leaves is 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in) above the soil surface. Some gardeners prefer planting their tomatoes on their sides, which helps to spread the root system over a larger area, strengthen the main stem, and straighten it toward the sun.
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Overall rating: 4.3846154 / 5 from 13 reviews.
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Great product
"Great product"
Kid approved favorite
"All seeds germinated. Prolific production. I had a couple in containers and a couple in the ground. The in ground ones were better producers likely due to better watering, but both produced well. My kids loved them!"
Great seeds
"All the seeds germinated and I've got strong little seedlings. They seated well in both my hydroponic system and soil systems."
always an excellent purchase
"I love the variety that this company offers as well as there germination rate and their price , they go the extra mile making sure your seeds arrive when they say they will. . this is one of my top three go to seed companies ."
Are Just ripening
"Are Just ripening"
Great seeds
"Everything from Makenzie is always great quality and always sprouts."
I planted the seeds ,
"I planted the seeds , and i have lots of starters,"
Tasty
"So tasty. Pop them right in your mouth for a juicy burst of flavour. We love these!"
Shame
"Was excited about these seeds, but few came up and none grew more than 4 cm tall. Got nothing from these ones unfortunately."
