Tomato Seeds – Chocolate Stripes

Tomato Seeds – Chocolate Stripes Variety produce medium to large tomatoes with striking red and deep brown striped coloration. This heirloom variety is known for its vigorous vine growth, reliable warm-season performance, and visually distinctive fruit. The plants thrive in full sunlight and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, making them suitable for raised beds, open garden rows, and large containers.

Chocolate Stripes tomatoes grow on tall indeterminate vines that require sturdy staking or caging to support their size and fruit load. With high germination potential and consistent seasonal yields, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking unique, eye-catching tomatoes with strong production.

Features

• Produces medium to large tomatoes with red and brown striping

• Heirloom variety with vigorous plant growth

• Performs well in warm-season conditions

• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and open gardens

• High germination potential

• Indeterminate vines offering continuous yields

Specifications

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common Name: Tomato
Variety: Chocolate Stripes
Plant Type: Warm-season annual
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Fruit Size: Medium to large
Fruit Color: Red with deep brown stripes
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil Type: Nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
Plant Height: 5–7 feet with strong support
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
Sowing Method: Start indoors and transplant outdoors

Growing Season:

• Best grown in spring and summer

• Start indoors: January to March

• Transplant outdoors: March to May, after frost danger ends

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Grown annually in Zones 3–10

• Move outdoors when temperatures exceed 60°F (15°C)