Please be aware that it may take UP TO FOUR weeks for your order to SHIP.
We continue to receive a record number of orders each month and appreciate all of your business. 💚

Tomato 'Chocolate Stripes' Seeds (Certified Organic)

These tomatoes are not just visually appealing; they also boast delicious, complex, rich, sweet, and earthy flavors, making them a desirable choice among 'black tomatoes.'

Availability: In stock

$3.50
All orders are hand-packaged and may take UP TO FOUR weeks to SHIP.
Thank you for your patience during this time.

Details

The Chocolate Stripes Tomato is a standout variety known for its large, indeterminate, regular-leaf plants that yield an abundant crop. The fruits are particularly striking, measuring 3-4 inches and showcasing a mahogany color with dark, olive green striping, reminiscent of the black zebra tomato. These tomatoes are not just visually appealing; they also boast delicious, complex, rich, sweet, and earthy flavors, making them a desirable choice among 'black tomatoes.' Recognized as an excellent tomato, the Chocolate Stripes is a fine addition to any tomato garden. It continues to produce well into the autumn, ensuring a prolonged harvest season. Its large size and delightful taste make it a great choice for sandwiches and salads, enhancing any dish with its unique flavor and appearance.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Lycopersicon lycopersicum
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 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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 Indeterminate
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, Green, Red, Striped
Fruit Size Medium (under one pound), Large (over one pound)
Seeds Per Pack 25