Dwarf Tomato 'Tasmanian Chocolate' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH2374
Flavor is full and well-balanced, mild and sweet with that classic “dark tomato” depth that makes every slice taste luxurious. A special addition to anyone's garden.
Tasmanian Chocolate is a Dwarf Tomato Project favorite with stout, tree-like plants and dark green, rugose, regular leaves that stay a tidy 3 to 4 feet tall, ideal for raised beds and large containers. The oblate, lightly ribbed fruits typically weigh 5 to 12 ounces and ripen to a deep mahogany, brick-red brown with richly colored flesh. Flavor is full and well-balanced, mild and sweet with that classic “dark tomato” depth that makes every slice taste luxurious. Bred from New Big Dwarf crossed with Paul Robeson by Patrina Nuske Small and later selected and named by Linda Reid in Tasmania, it pairs pedigree with dependable productivity. Expect first ripe tomatoes in roughly 70 to 85 days from transplant, and plan on a sturdy cage since the heavy clusters can weigh down the branches.
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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