Tomato ‘Chocolate Cherry’
Solanum lycopersicum
Description
Medium-size fruit is borne on long, cascading stems which lend themselves well to arranging. ‘Chocolate Cherry’ has a unique, versatile coloring—fruit changes from striped green to hot chocolate-brown with green streaking. The flavor is excellent and would be a perfect addition to summer salads.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 5 to 6 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 70 days
Plant spacing: 24 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 5 to 6 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 70 days
Plant spacing: 24 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost, keeping the soil temperature close to 80°F to aid germination. Once seeds have sprouted, indoor temperature should be kept near 60°F. Transplant out after all danger of frost has passed and soil is thoroughly warmed. Provide staking or tomato cages.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest after all of the fruit has developed on a cluster, but before fully colored, since that’s when they begin to loosen from the stems. Remove all of the leaves, as they will wilt. Expect a vase life of 4 to 5 days.
Details
Description
Medium-size fruit is borne on long, cascading stems which lend themselves well to arranging. ‘Chocolate Cherry’ has a unique, versatile coloring—fruit changes from striped green to hot chocolate-brown with green streaking. The flavor is excellent and would be a perfect addition to summer salads.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 5 to 6 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 70 days
Plant spacing: 24 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 5 to 6 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 70 days
Plant spacing: 24 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost, keeping the soil temperature close to 80°F to aid germination. Once seeds have sprouted, indoor temperature should be kept near 60°F. Transplant out after all danger of frost has passed and soil is thoroughly warmed. Provide staking or tomato cages.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest after all of the fruit has developed on a cluster, but before fully colored, since that’s when they begin to loosen from the stems. Remove all of the leaves, as they will wilt. Expect a vase life of 4 to 5 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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