60 DAYS
Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato Choc Sprinkles is a charming cherry tomato that combines aesthetic appeal with delicious taste. The attractive red fruits, adorned with dark green stripes, burst with rich, robust flavour, making them a delightful addition to any salad or snack. This indeterminate variety yields heavy clusters of fruit early in the season, ensuring a bountiful harvest throughout the summer.
Size: Mature plant height reaches approximately 4 to 6 ft., with bite-sized fruits averaging about 1 in.
Yield: Produces heavily, with clusters of sweet cherry tomatoes available from early in the growing season.
Taste: Rich and robust flavour with a perfect balance of sweetness.
How to use: Ideal for fresh eating in salads, salsas, or snacking directly from the vine. Excellent for garnishing dishes or as a fun addition to fruit platters.
Planting tips: Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, with a planting depth of 0.25 in. Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, ensuring ample spacing for air circulation. Prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil for optimal growth.
Harvest tips: Harvest when tomatoes are fully coloured and slightly firm to the touch. Check regularly, as fruit can ripen quickly.
