Chocolate Potty Cherry Tomato

10 Seeds

Chocolate Pot Cherry Tomato is a rare heirloom cherry tomato variety producing clusters of small, round fruits with a rich mahogany-brown to chocolate color. Each fruit weighs approximately 15–30 g and has a sweet, complex, smoky flavor with excellent balance between sweetness and acidity. As an indeterminate variety, it produces abundant fruit continuously throughout the season. It is ideal for fresh snacking, salads, charcuterie boards, roasting, and gourmet dishes. In the Gulf region, it performs exceptionally well during the cooler months and thrives in greenhouses, raised beds, large containers, hanging baskets, and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for greenhouse cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed 38–40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–28°C) for 6–8 hours before sowing (optional).
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 21–29°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During very hot Gulf afternoons, provide 30% shade cloth.

Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
• Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Water at the base of the plant and avoid wetting the foliage.

Germination Time

• 7–14 days

Transplanting

Transplant seedlings when they have:

• 4–6 true leaves
• Height of 15–20 cm

Space plants:

• 50–60 cm apart

Space rows:

• 90–100 cm apart

Harvesting

Harvest begins:

• 65–75 days after transplanting

Pick fruits when they develop a deep mahogany-brown (chocolate) color and feel firm with slight softness.

Harvest entire clusters or individual fruits regularly to encourage continuous production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during August to October for the highest productivity.
• Support plants with sturdy stakes, tomato cages, or trellises, as this is an indeterminate variety.
• Remove lower leaves and excessive side shoots to improve airflow and reduce disease pressure.
• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to one higher in potassium and phosphorus during flowering and fruiting.
• Apply organic mulch to conserve moisture and reduce soil temperature.
• Cherry tomatoes produce heavily, so frequent harvesting improves yield and fruit quality.
• Chocolate Pot Cherry Tomato performs exceptionally well in greenhouses, raised beds, large containers, hanging baskets, and hydroponic systems.