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Cherry Tomato Chocolate Cherry F1
Product code : NOR-GR03
The Chocolate Cherry F1 tomato is an improved version of the famous Black Cherry variety, offering better crack resistance and an equally exceptional flavor. Its fruits, weighing less than 25g each, boast a rich red color nuanced with dark chocolate and deliver a deliciously sweet taste. Versatile, this variety can be grown in the garden, greenhouse, or in containers. This variety matures 70 days after transplanting. The packet contains 20 seeds to start your planting. Place the tomato plants in a location where the clusters remain accessible from an aisle. Orient the supports so as not to shade lower crops.
- Quantity
- 20 seeds
- Exposure
- Sun
- Life cycle
- Annual in cultivation in Quebec
Discover the plant
Common nameCherry Tomato Chocolate Cherry F1
FamilyNightshades
GenusNightshade
Specieslycopersicum
CultivarChoco Cherry
TypeUntreated
Botanical nameTomato
Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). The Chocolate Cherry F1 tomato is an improvement on the famous Black Cherry variety, offering better crack tolerance and the same exceptional flavor. Its fruits, weighing less than 25 g each, feature a rich red color nuanced with dark chocolate and deliver a deliciously sweet taste. Versatile, this variety can be grown in the garden, in a greenhouse, or in a container. For Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato, the maturity of this variety is 70 days after transplanting. For Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato, the packet contains 20 seeds to start your planting.
For Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato, germination generally requires 7 to 14 days in potting soil kept at 21 to 24 °C. The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. For Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato, transplant the young tomatoes when their true leaves have developed and the roots hold the root ball sufficiently. For Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato, provide them with bright light to limit stem elongation. For Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato, a short and vigorous plant recovers more easily than an etiolated specimen.
Allow for a spacing of 50 to 60 cm between each plant and install stakes or cages to support their indeterminate habit. Harvest the fruits once they show a beautiful dark red shade nuanced with dark chocolate to enjoy their optimal flavor. The Chocolate Cherry F1 tomato is an attractive variety due to its unique color and incomparable sweet taste. Perfect for garnishing your salads, dishes, or snacks, it will also add a decorative and flavorful touch to your vegetable garden! For Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato, start watching for the harvest of this variety as you approach 70 days after transplanting; then check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Spacing / density
45 – 60 cm between plants
Germination temperature
21 to 24°C
Germination time
7 to 14 days
Sowing period
Indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Propagation
Sowing
Growing method
Germination generally occurs in 7 to 14 days. Once the seedlings reach 5 cm, transplant them into individual pots. When all risk of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings into the ground or a container, in rich, well-drained soil amended with compost. Emergence generally requires 7 to 14 days in potting soil kept at 21 to 24 °C. The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. To set up this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun. You must prepare your soil well by incorporating plenty of well-rotted manure or compost, at least 30 cm deep. In addition, add an all-purpose fertilizer to the soil at planting. When planting this variety, the spacing to use is 45 – 60 cm between plants. Transplant tomato plants 45 – 60 cm apart and spaced 90 cm apart. Plant indeterminate types on stakes, leaving 38 cm to 45 cm between plants in single rows, spaced 45 cm apart.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid wetting the foliage to reduce the risk of disease. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure requirements. You must prepare your soil well by incorporating plenty of well-rotted manure or compost to a depth of at least 30 cm. In addition, add an all-purpose fertilizer to the soil at planting time.
Soil type
Once all risk of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings into open ground or containers, in rich, well-drained soil amended with compost. Water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid wetting the foliage to reduce the risk of disease. When planting this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure requirements.
Fertilization
Once all risk of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings into the ground or into containers in rich, well-drained soil amended with compost. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust applications for flowering and fruit development; a plant with abundant foliage does not automatically require more fertilizer.
Seasonal care
Allow 50 to 60 cm of spacing between each plant and install stakes or cages to support their indeterminate growth habit. Water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid wetting the foliage to reduce the risk of disease. The indeterminate growth of this variety requires regular guiding of new stems onto their support; fasten the ties without tightening them against the stem. Tomatoes tolerate a wide range of fertile, well-drained soils. They require constant moisture, but care must be taken not to overwater, which would diminish the flavor of the fruit. Grow them in a warm, sunny location. Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 21 to 24 °C. The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust applications during flowering and fruit enlargement; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer. Begin monitoring the harvest of this variety as it approaches 70 days after transplanting; check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following characteristic at harvest: weight — less than 25 g.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
19 L (5 US gal) minimum per plant; more for a large specimen
Versatile, this variety can be grown in the garden, in a greenhouse, or in a container. Once all risk of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings into the ground or a container, in rich, well-drained soil amended with compost. Place the container for this variety in a sunny location, monitoring the light received throughout the day. For this variety, provide a tall cage or a securely anchored stake at the time of repotting, as the plant continues to grow throughout the production period. Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 21 to 24 °C. The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure requirements. You must prepare your soil well by incorporating plenty of well-rotted manure or compost at a depth of at least 30 cm. Additionally, add an all-purpose fertilizer to the soil at planting time. The indeterminate growth of this variety requires regular guiding of the new stems onto their support; secure the ties without tightening them against the stem.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Growth habit
Undetermined
Fruiting
Chocolate Cherry F1 Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ), offered by seed producer WH Perron The Chocolate Cherry F1 tomato is an improvement on the famous Black Cherry variety, offering better crack tolerance and an equally exceptional flavor. Its fruits, weighing less than 25g each, boast a rich red color with dark chocolate undertones and deliver a deliciously sweet taste.
Days to maturity
70 days post-transplant
Harvest
Harvest the tomatoes as they reach their mature color. Lift the fruit gently while supporting the cluster so as not to break the stem.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
When planting this variety, the spacing should be 45 – 60 cm between plants. Transplant tomato seedlings 45 – 60 cm apart with 90 cm between rows. Plant indeterminate types on stakes, leaving 38 cm to 45 cm between plants in single rows spaced 45 cm apart. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun. You must prepare your soil well by incorporating plenty of well-rotted manure or compost to a depth of at least 30 cm.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Ripe fruit
Recipe idea for your Chocolate Cherry F1 tomato harvest: Roast the small tomatoes on a baking sheet to concentrate their flavor. Slice them in half, place them cut-side up, and drizzle with olive oil. Distribute a few slivers of garlic between the fruits, making sure they aren't exposed on top. Place in an oven at 200 °C (392 °F) and monitor until the edges begin to brown. The flesh should soften without completely dissolving into juice. Toss the still-warm tomatoes with short pasta and a little cooking water, then finish with fresh basil and pepper. Let the size of the fruit guide your cutting: keep the small ones whole and divide the larger tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Very juicy flesh is best added at the last moment to fresh preparations. For roasting, use a sufficiently large surface so that the juices can evaporate.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When to start planting Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomato seeds?
Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in potting soil kept at 21 to 24°C. Prepare the sowing schedule for this variety as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant young tomatoes when their true leaves have developed and the roots hold the root ball firmly. Give them bright light to limit stem elongation. A short, vigorous plant recovers more easily than an etiolated one. During acclimatization, gradually increase the time spent outdoors and bring the plants inside if the nights become cold again. Soil temperature matters as much as the calendar date at planting time.
What support is needed for Cherry Tomato Chocolate Cherry F1?
When planting this variety, the spacing should be 45 – 60 cm between plants. Transplant tomato seedlings 45 – 60 cm apart with 90 cm between rows. Plant indeterminate types on stakes, leaving 38 cm to 45 cm between plants in single rows, spaced 45 cm apart. The indeterminate growth of this variety requires regular guiding of the new stems onto their support; fasten the ties without tightening them against the stem. Tomatoes tolerate a wide range of fertile, well-drained soils. They require constant moisture, but care must be taken not to overwater, which would have the effect of diminishing the flavor of the fruit.
When to harvest Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomatoes?
Begin observing the harvest of this variety as it approaches 70 days after transplanting; check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following characteristic at harvest: weight — less than 25 g. The clusters of this variety form gradually on the indeterminate plant: visit the plantation several times to pick the fruits as they reach maturity. Harvest the fruits as they ripen. Before the frost, remove the plants from the ground by holding them by the roots. Hang them indoors to allow the remaining fruits to ripen.
What's a good location for Chocolate Cherry F1 cherry tomatoes?
To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure requirements. Prepare your soil well by incorporating plenty of well-rotted manure or compost to a depth of at least 30 cm. Additionally, add an all-purpose fertilizer to the soil at planting time. When planting this variety, allow for 45 – 60 cm of spacing between plants. Transplant tomato seedlings 45 – 60 cm apart with rows spaced 90 cm apart. Plant indeterminate types on stakes, leaving 38 – 45 cm between plants in single rows spaced 45 cm apart.
How to water Chocolate Cherry F1 Cherry Tomato during its growth?
The indeterminate growth of this variety requires regular guiding of new stems along their support; fasten the ties without tightening them against the stem. Tomatoes tolerate a wide range of fertile, well-drained soils. They require constant moisture, but care must be taken not to overwater, which would reduce the flavor of the fruit. Grow them in a warm, sunny spot. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun. You must prepare your soil well by incorporating plenty of well-rotted manure or compost to a depth of at least 30 cm.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Reported toxicity
Yes
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