Cherokee Chocolate Tomato
Flavor: rich, sweet, complex chocolate notes
🎯 Best For
Dark tomato fans who want an even more dramatic chocolatey version of Cherokee Purple
About Cherokee Chocolate
Cherokee Chocolate is a sport of Cherokee Purple with even darker, more intensely colored fruits in deep chocolate-brown tones. The flavor profile is rich and complex with subtle sweet undertones. It shares the beloved characteristics of Cherokee Purple but with a more dramatic appearance.
Growing Tips
Grows identically to Cherokee Purple. Full sun essential for maximum color development. Large fruits need firm staking.
Health & Nutrition
High LycopeneAntioxidant Rich
Best Uses
fresh eatingslicinggourmet dishesBLTs
Cooking Uses
FreshSalads
Disease Resistance
None listed
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.