CHEROKEE CHOCOLATE/15 seeds per pack
In just 80 days, the indeterminate 'Cherokee Chocolate' variety flourishes, offering fruits akin in size to 'Cherokee Purple' but with a deeper crimson red hue and brownish-black shoulders. It emerges as a stable skin color mutation of the esteemed 'Cherokee Purple'.
Renowned for its exceptional flavor and flesh texture, 'Cherokee Chocolate' presents a palate-pleasing blend of sweetness with a hint of tartness. Its flesh is firm yet incredibly juicy, making it ideal for slicing and enjoying fresh.
This cultivar traces its roots back to the garden of heirloom tomato enthusiast Craig LeHoullier in 1995. Recognizing its stability, Craig bestowed upon it the name 'Cherokee Chocolate', sharing it with fellow seed savers and generously providing seeds to enthusiasts like us.