DWARF TOMATO - Chocolate Lightning

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(10 seeds)

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Dwarf tomato vines with colourful and flavorsome fruit

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The Dwarf Tomato Project brings us yet another fabulous choice for urban tomato-growers. The skin of Chocolate lighting is a rosy brown with jagged lighting Read More

The Dwarf Tomato Project brings us yet another fabulous choice for urban tomato-growers. The skin of Chocolate lighting is a rosy brown with jagged lighting bolt markings of green and gold. Beneath the colourful skin, you'll find brick-red flesh with a distinctive flavour that has been described as "smoky" And despite the small stature of the vines, the fruits are quite a respectable size. Grow it in pots, in smaller gardens, or just because you love that flavour and colour.

Open Source Seed Initiative

This variety of Dwarf Tomato was bred by the Dwarf Tomato Project. All varieties from the Dwarf Tomato Project are released in the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) and are sold under the following pledge:

"You have the freedom to use these OSSI seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives. (OSSI website)

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Quantity

Days to Harvest

75 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

30-50cm

Plant Height

90-120cm

Additional Features

Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

Product Details

Common Name: DWARF TOMATO - Chocolate Lightning

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 10

Days to Harvest: 75 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30-50cm

Row Spacing: 45cm

Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds

Additional Features: Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 90-120cm

Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

Arid Sow: Jul-Mar

Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Mar

Tropical Sow: All Year
Growing Information

How to Sow

Tomatoes are best sown in trays about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds about 5mm deep and keep the soil temperature to about 20 celcius until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves the seedlings can be transplanted into larger individual pots. Keep the tomato seedlings in a warm sunny position and maintain moisture levels. When planting out, position the plants so that soil covers the entire stem up to the first leaves. This will increase root development and ensure a healthy strong plant. Plants should be placed in full sun and rich soil.

How to Harvest

Tomatoes ripened on the vine will be ready once they show their mature colour. The fruits can also be squeezed and should yield slightly when ripe. If frost occurs and temperatures drop late in the season all tomatoes can be picked. Tomatoes that do not ripen on the vine can be ripened indoors by being placed in a warm place out or direct sun.
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Antoniya Mineva

Tomatoes
Have not yet planted this particular variety of tomato.At the moment have 8 plants of Brandy Fred.Growing well .Very sturdy plants.Also I have some of the mini tomatoes already producing fruits size of cherry tomato but much smaller plants.All seeds growing well.No signs of the usual brown spots even it is raining here.Happy with all seeds from Seeds of plenty

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Marilyn Benbow

Planning to start these seeds in autumn as it's too hot and humid at this time of year. Should do well then

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Bruce MEINCKE

Good germination with strong seedling

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Dianna

Beautiful looking tomato

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Judith W.

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How to Sow

Tomatoes are best sown in trays about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds about 5mm deep and keep the soil temperature to about 20 celcius until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves the seedlings can be transplanted into larger individual pots. Keep the tomato seedlings in a warm sunny position and maintain moisture levels. When planting out, position the plants so that soil covers the entire stem up to the first leaves. This will increase root development and ensure a healthy strong plant. Plants should be placed in full sun and rich soil.

How to Harvest

Tomatoes ripened on the vine will be ready once they show their mature colour. The fruits can also be squeezed and should yield slightly when ripe. If frost occurs and temperatures drop late in the season all tomatoes can be picked. Tomatoes that do not ripen on the vine can be ripened indoors by being placed in a warm place out or direct sun.

Common Name: DWARF TOMATO - Chocolate Lightning

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 10

Days to Harvest: 75 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30-50cm

Row Spacing: 45cm

Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds

Additional Features: Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 90-120cm

Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

Arid Sow: Jul-Mar

Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Mar

Tropical Sow: All Year

9 reviews For DWARF TOMATO - Chocolate Lightning

Tomatoes

Have not yet planted this particular variety of tomato.At the moment have 8 plants of Brandy Fred.Growing well .Very sturdy plants.Also I have some of the mini tomatoes already producing fruits size of cherry tomato but much smaller plants.All seeds growing well.No signs of the usual brown spots even it is raining here.Happy with all seeds from Seeds of plenty