Cherokee Chocolate Tomato

Heirloom Black 🕐 80 days 🟡 Moderate

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.