Cocoa Tomato Seed
Best compact variety for urban gardeners with limited container space.
Discover the Cocoa Tomato, a delightful mahogany-fruited variety perfect for your patio or windowsill. This determinate hybrid boasts a compact habit, growing only 6-8 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for container gardening. Enjoy sweet, bite-sized, round fruit that matures quickly in approximately 45 days from transplant. Selected for exceptional flavor, yield, and ease of cultivation in small spaces, it's part of the convenient Kitchen Counter Collection. Tomatoes are a great source of antioxidants like lycopene, supporting heart and eye health.
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Days to Maturity
45
/ days
Who it's for
- Gourmet cooks seeking complex, smoky flavor profiles
- Gardeners wanting visually striking, sophisticated harvests
- Home growers needing consistent, high-volume production
Who should skip it
- Gardeners lacking space or time for intensive staking
- Beginners struggling to identify peak ripeness in dark varieties
- Growers preferring low-maintenance, disease-resistant plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Space Efficiency
Ultra-compact footprint fits perfectly on the smallest windowsills or patios.
Harvest Speed
Rapid 45-day maturity cycle delivers fruit faster than most varieties.
Container Suitability
Determinate growth habit is specifically engineered for successful container cultivation.
Flavor Profile
Mahogany-hued fruit offers a sweet, snackable experience for home gardeners.
Cultivation Ease
Straightforward growth requirements make this an accessible choice for beginners.
Germination Reliability
Consistent 80% minimum germination rate ensures a predictable start to gardening.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
45 days
Plant Habit
Determinate, 6–8 inches tall and wide
Seed Viability
3 years
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Soil pH Recommendation
5.5-7.0
Seed Depth
1/4 inch
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-90°F
Seeds per Gram
Approximately 280-320
Features
- Compact habit ideal for small spaces
- Produces sweet, bite-sized, round fruit
- Determinate growth for concentrated harvest
- Selected for flavor and yield
- Perfect for container gardening
- Quick maturity: 45 days
- Part of the Kitchen Counter Collection
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of the Cocoa Tomato seeds. Reviews frequently highlight the impressive germination rates, suggesting high reliability right from planting. The resulting tomatoes are praised for their vigorous growth and unique, deep mahogany color, delivering a rich, complex flavor that exceeds expectations for a specialty variety. This consistent performance makes them a reliable favorite for those seeking high end, flavorful produce.
Know before you buy
Because this variety only grows 6-8 inches tall and wide, it is highly compact. A small pot or container that holds at least 1-2 gallons of soil is sufficient to support its root system.
Yes, determinate tomatoes are bred to ripen their fruit within a concentrated window of time. You can expect a heavy harvest over a few weeks, after which the plant will typically finish its life cycle.
Yes, the Cocoa Tomato is specifically part of the Kitchen Counter Collection and is well-suited for indoor growing. Ensure the plant receives plenty of direct sunlight or supplemental grow lights to thrive.
This variety is very fast-maturing, typically producing ripe, bite-sized fruit in approximately 45 days after transplanting.
For the best results, plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep in soil kept between 70-90°F. The soil pH should be maintained between 5.5 and 7.0 to ensure proper nutrient uptake.
No, the Cocoa Tomato seeds are a hybrid variety and are not certified organic.
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