Solanum lycopersicum “Chocolate Cherry”

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The Velvet Jewel of the Tomato Garden

In the warm breath of summer, “Chocolate Cherry” tomatoes dangle from their vines like clusters of polished mahogany beads, their deep brick-red skin swirled with hints of dusky purple. Each bite releases a rich, winey sweetness layered with subtle smokiness — a complexity that lingers like fine dark chocolate on the palate.

A modern heirloom-type cherry tomato, “Chocolate Cherry” combines the abundant fruiting of indeterminate plants with the intense flavor of heritage breeding lines. The deep color comes from a high concentration of anthocyanins and lycopene — pigments prized both for their visual allure and their antioxidant potential.

While S. lycopersicum has been cultivated for millennia — with its wild relatives native to the Andean region — this cultivar is a contemporary favorite among chefs and gardeners alike. Its flavor profile makes it equally at home scattered through a salad, skewered for grilling, or eaten sun-warm straight from the vine.

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🌿 Why “Chocolate Cherry” Wins Hearts

  • Rich, complex flavor — sweet with earthy undertones and a velvety mouthfeel.
  • Stunning presentation — deep reddish-brown skin with subtle purple tones.
  • Nutrient-rich — high in lycopene and anthocyanins, known for antioxidant properties.
  • Prolific yields — abundant clusters all season on vigorous indeterminate vines.
  • Culinary versatility — perfect fresh, roasted, grilled, or oven-dried.

 

🌞 Care Guide for Garden Abundance

  • Light: Full sun — at least 6–8 hours daily for maximum fruit set and color depth.
  • Soil: Fertile, well-draining loam enriched with compost; pH 6.0–6.8.
  • Watering: Consistent deep watering at the base; avoid wetting foliage to reduce disease risk.
  • Support: Stake, trellis, or cage to lift fruit from soil.
  • Feeding: Balanced tomato fertilizer at planting; side-dress with compost or organic feed mid-season.
  • Pruning: Remove lower leaves and side shoots (suckers) for airflow and energy focus.
  • Harvest: Pick when fruits are fully colored and slightly soft for peak sweetness.

 

🌸 A Garden’s Dark Chocolate Indulgence

Growing “Chocolate Cherry” tomato is like cultivating summer’s own dessert — a marriage of deep color, bold flavor, and generous harvests. It is a plant for those who savor richness not just in taste, but in the beauty of the harvest itself.

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Size

4” Size, 1-Gallon Size

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