Tasmanian Chocolate Tomato

Tasmanian Chocolate is a richly flavoured slicer tomato designed for small spaces. Developed as part of the Dwarf Tomato Project, this variety retains the depth and complexity of classic heirloom tomatoes while offering a compact, tidy plant habit ideal for patios and containers.

Plants stay short and manageable, yet produce impressive yields of burgundy, ribbed tomatoes with outstanding flavour. A standard tomato cage provides all the support this plant needs, making it an easy and rewarding choice for container gardeners.

Plant Details

Plant type: Determinate dwarf

Growth habit: Compact and tidy

Sun: Full sun

Spacing: 45-60 cm (18-24")

Support: Standard tomato cage recommended

Container friendly: Excellent; ideal for patios and balconies

Certification: USDA Certified Organic

Fruit and Harvest

Tasmanian Chocolate produces 4-6 oz ribbed tomatoes with deep burgundy skin and rich, full tomato flavour. Fruits are excellent for slicing and are especially good on sandwiches and fresh plates. Harvest begins mid-season and continues steadily.

Excellent for:

Fresh slicing

Sandwiches and burgers

Simple salads

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

Faster establishment and earlier harvest

Reliable production in containers

Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor conditions, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting after the risk of frost has passed.

Well suited for: patio gardeners, container growers, dwarf tomato enthusiasts, and anyone wanting heirloom flavour without a large plant footprint.