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Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Andes
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
Plant Resistance
Crack Resistant
About Chocolate Cherry Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum
Purplish-red, 1" round fruits in clusters of 6 to 8.
Planting Tomato
Days to Maturity
70 days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet yields approximately 16 plants when started inside. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. |
| Direct Sow | For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Chocolate Cherry' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when they are purplish red and have a slight give when gently squeezed. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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45 reviews
- Wendy H.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/18/26YES! Perfect Cherry Tomatoes
I mean ... if you like highly productive super sweet easy to grow tomatoes, I guess these are ok. ☺️ WHAT! This thing is massive, I bet it's a good 8 feet tall and it looks SO beautiful growing up our cattle panel trellis! Tons of flowers, tons of perfectly sized sweet delicious dark red/purplish fruits, and the skin isn't tough like some other small tomato varieties. I'd absolutely grow this one again! (Northern Colorado, Zone 5b)
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/18/26Hey Wendy,
Your Chocolate Cherry Pole Cherry Tomatoes are amazing! It's awesome that they're growing so tall and beautiful on your cattle panel trellis. Sounds like you've found a winner for zone 5b! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Aidan M.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars7/22/26zone 10b
very prolific with minimal care/attention
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests7/23/26Hey Aidan,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Chocolate Cherry Pole Cherry Tomatoes! There's nothing better than a variety that delivers such prolific harvests without needing a lot of fuss - that's exactly what every gardener wants! It's awesome that these tomatoes are performing so well for you in zone 10b with minimal care! Your success with these productive cherry tomatoes sounds absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing your Chocolate Cherry growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Theresa R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/1/26Delicious!
Nice tomato plant. Full of blooms and tomatoes. Beautiful color too .
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/3/26Hey Theresa,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your amazing success with the Chocolate Cherry Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds! It sounds like you've got a fantastic plant that's really delivering - full of blooms and tomatoes with that gorgeous color is exactly what we love to see! There's nothing better than a productive tomato plant that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Thanks for sharing your delicious tomato growing experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Amy H.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/27/26Fantastic for a first garden
I purchased these seeds as a baby gardener. The local nursery i purchased them from told me not to be intimidated and they are great in a container and they were right! I had a 100% germination rate and got to share plants with friends. I appreciate the clear instructions and have since ordered additional seeds from BI!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests6/29/26Hey Amy,
We're so excited to hear about your fantastic Chocolate Cherry Pole Cherry Tomato success as a baby gardener! 100% germination rate is absolutely amazing, and it's so wonderful that you had enough plants to share with friends - that's the best kind of gardening problem to have! We love that you found the instructions clear and helpful for getting started on your gardening adventure. It's awesome that your local nursery steered you in the right direction with container growing too. Thanks for sharing your excellent first garden experience with us, and we're thrilled you've ordered more seeds to keep your growing journey going! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Julie B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/20/26Delicious
These cherries are delicious. they are low acid and a nice size and color. They are a little later to harvest but totally worth the wait.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/23/26Hey Julie,
We're so happy to hear you're loving your Chocolate Cherry Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds! That low acid flavor and beautiful size and color really make these tomatoes special. You're absolutely right that they're worth the wait - the best flavors always take a little extra time to develop! It sounds like you've got some delicious harvests ahead of you. Keep on growing 🌻️