Chocolate Sprinkles Tomato

Tomato

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🌱 60d to harvest Determinate

Sink your senses into Chocolate Sprinkles Tomato’s velvety, darkly sweet fruit—tiny cherry tomatoes with a near-chocolate mahogan…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Nov 13th
Last Frost	Jan 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Feb 26th
Harvest Begins	Apr 27th
Harvest Ends	Dec 31st

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (cherry-type tomato) and how do I treat it?

Watch for early blight and gray/white moldy patches (often triggered by wet foliage and crowding). Remove affected leaves as soon as you spot spots or fuzzy growth, then improve airflow by spacing plants and watering at soil level; avoid wetting the leaves. If problems keep spreading, use a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and begin treatment early (don’t wait for extensive damage).

How often should I water Chocolate Sprinkles Tomato during the main growing phase?

During flowering and fruit set, keep the soil consistently evenly moist—typically about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week, split into 1–3 sessions depending on heat and container/bed drainage. Water deeply when the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil dries, and don’t let it swing between very dry and very wet, which can cause blossom-end rot and fruit cracking. Mulch around the base helps stabilize moisture for this 60-day tomato.

How can I tell when Chocolate Sprinkles Tomato is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored and glossy for this chocolate-toned cherry tomato, with the skin uniformly dark and the fruit coming off with an easy twist. At ~60 days, they should feel firm but slightly yielding at room temperature—if they’re still pale or green with no color change, wait a bit longer. Taste one: ripe cherry tomatoes will be sweet and aromatic, not tart or chalky.

Sink your senses into Chocolate Sprinkles Tomato’s velvety, darkly sweet fruit—tiny cherry tomatoes with a near-chocolate mahogany skin and playful, sprinkle-like speckling that catches the light. Bite into a juicy, tender pop with a balanced sweetness and gentle tang, and enjoy the fruits at their peak fresh for salads, snack bowls, and vibrant sauce-making. Prolific and garden-friendly in about 60 days, this standout variety turns everyday harvests into a richly colored delight.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.

Expert Note

Because this is a cherry tomato, aim for compact, sturdy transplants—avoid waiting too long after warm-up so fruit set starts promptly in warm weather.