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Tomato Chocolate Stripes

Tomato Chocolate Stripes

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Chocolate Stripes Tomato: Immerse yourself in the distinctive beauty and taste of the Chocolate Stripes Tomato, originating from Ohio. This indeterminate variety boasts large, mahogany fruits striped with green and black, similar to the Black Zebra tomato. Each fruit typically weighs around 180 grams and measures 8 to 10 cm in diameter. Known for its complex, rich, and sweet flavor, Chocolate Stripes is ideal for enhancing salads and fresh culinary creations. This mid-season tomato matures in 65 to 80 days and continues producing fruit into the autumn.

 

Key Features:

  • Appearance: Striking mahogany fruits with green and black stripes, adding visual intrigue to your garden.
  • Flavor: Offers a complex, rich, and sweet taste, perfect for fresh eating.
  • Growing Cycle: Mid-season maturity, with a productive season extending into autumn.

 

Grow Guide for Tomato

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Sowing, Transplanting and Harvesting Guide

  • Typical characteristics of the variety

    Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum

    Life cycle: annual

    Sowing period: February to April

    Harvest period: June to September

    Depth: equal to seed size

    Sowing technique: in pockets, in pots

    Rising temperature: 20 to 25°C

    Raising time: 7 to 10 days

    Spacing: 70 cm

    Watering: moderate / daily

    Soil: all soil types

    Special feature: it bears fruit until autumn

  • Species-specific cultivation instructions

    Growing Instructions:

    • Sowing: Start indoors from February to April in a warm bed (20°C) or in pots within a heated greenhouse using fine seed compost. Ensure seeds are buried 1 cm deep and the soil remains moist but not soggy.
    • Location: After the risk of frost has passed and seedlings reach 12 to 15 cm, transplant outdoors into rich, loose, and well-draining soil in a sunny spot.
    • Spacing: Maintain 70 cm between rows and 50 cm within rows. Install stakes early to support growth.
    • Watering and Care: Water deeply once a week at the base to prevent disease. Regular monitoring and care will enhance fruit production and plant health.

    Pruning Advice:

    • Optional Pruning: Pruning is not obligatory but can be done to increase fruit size and hasten maturity. Alternatively, allow the plant to develop naturally for a larger yield of smaller fruits.
    • Training: For controlled growth, train the plant on two main strands and remove additional suckers.

    Pest and Disease Management:

    • Mildew and Apical Necrosis: Protect plants in rainy climates and consider treatments like Bordeaux mixture to prevent mildew. Ensure regular, adequate watering to prevent apical necrosis, often caused by uneven moisture and low calcium levels.

    Harvest:

    • Expect to harvest your tomatoes approximately 4 to 5 months after sowing, enjoying the unique flavors and textures that make Chocolate Stripes a garden favorite.

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