Chocolate Cherry Tomato History

Extremely flavorful and uniform cherry tomato, round fruits are borne is trusses of 6-8 and measure 1″ in diameter. Ideal salad tomato. Heavy producer, fruits hold on the stem well and resists cracking. Can be picked several days before completely mature and allow to ripen off the vine without sacrificing quality.

Growing Tomato

plant them 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in flats placed in a warm, sunny room. Once the seedlings grow their second set of leaves (the first true leaves), transplant them to plastic cups, burying the stems deeper than before. This encourages a strong root system. If you’re buying transplants from a nursery, you’ll also want to let them develop a solid root system before planting.

Wait until the temperature stays consistently warm before putting plants in the ground. When you’re choosing a spot in your garden, look for a bed that’s in full sun. Dig bigger holes than you think you’ll need at least 2 feet apart, setting the plants so that the lowest set of leaves sit at soil level. Some gardeners will bury almost the entire plant, since new roots will sprout on the stems and lead to more fruit. Then fill the holes with a mixture of compost and soil. Cover the bed with a layer of mulch, straw, or grass clippings to prevent weeds from popping up.

Preserving And Storing Chocolate Cherry Tomato Plant

Freezing tomatoes is the easiest way to keep ripe tomatoes until you’re ready to use them.

Chocolate Cherry Tomato Recipe

Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes: in just 30 minutes and with five simple fresh ingredients, you can be enjoying the best roasted tomatoes you have ever eaten!

Tomato Nutrition

Fresh tomatoes are low in carbs. The carb content consists mainly of simple sugars and insoluble fibers. These fruits are mostly made up of water. They are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, and folate. Lycopene is one of the most abundant plant compounds in tomatoes. It’s found in the highest concentrations in tomato products, such as ketchup, juice, paste, and sauce. Studies show that tomatoes and tomato products may reduce your risk of heart disease and several cancers. This fruit is also beneficial for skin health, as it may protect against sunburns.

Other Tomato Varieties Worth Checking Out

 San Marzano

 Sweet Apertif