Tomato Seeds – Dwarf Chocolate

Tomato Seeds – Dwarf Chocolate Variety produce medium-sized tomatoes with rich, deep brownish-red coloration on compact, space-saving plants. This heirloom type is known for its dependable warm-season growth, manageable plant size, and consistent yields. The plants thrive in full sunlight and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, making them excellent for containers, raised beds, and smaller garden areas.

Dwarf Chocolate tomatoes grow on determinate vines that require minimal staking. With high germination potential and reliable performance, this variety is perfect for gardeners wanting unique-colored tomatoes on a compact, easy-to-grow plant.

Features

• Produces medium-sized tomatoes with deep chocolate-toned color

• Compact heirloom variety suitable for small spaces

• Reliable warm-season producer

• Excellent for containers, raised beds, and limited garden areas

• High germination potential

• Determinate vines requiring minimal support

Specifications

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common Name: Tomato
Variety: Dwarf Chocolate
Plant Type: Warm-season annual
Growth Habit: Determinate
Fruit Size: Medium
Fruit Color: Brownish-red (chocolate-toned)
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil Type: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: 65–75 days
Plant Height: 2–4 feet
Watering: Moderate; maintain steady soil moisture
Sowing Method: Start indoors and transplant outdoors

Growing Season:

• Best planted 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

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