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Marmande Chocolate Cappuccino Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Marmande chocolate cappuccino tomato seeds, flattened ribbed fruit, distinctive chocolate-brown colour.

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Marmande Chocolate Cappuccino Tomato

Marmande chocolate cappuccino tomato is a coloured variant of the classic Marmande, with flattened ribbed fruits of a distinctive chocolate-brown hue.

The Marmande Chocolate Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A compact semi-determinate plant, typical of the Marmande group, with good productivity.

How to Sow Marmande Chocolate

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March; transplant in April-May, once seedlings have 4-5 true leaves.

How to Grow Marmande Chocolate

The compact habit requires light staking; prefers fertile, well-drained soils with regular watering for even fruit development.

Tips for Marmande Chocolate

The flattened, deeply ribbed fruits turn from green to chocolate-brown at full ripeness; harvest once evenly coloured to bring out the flavour.

Diseases and Pests of Marmande Chocolate

Like other Marmande varieties, it benefits from good canopy ventilation to prevent rot in humid conditions.

Uses and Curiosities of Marmande Chocolate

A slicing variety with an original taste, perfect for mixed salads with a distinctive colour and for gourmet plates with other coloured tomatoes.

Properties of Marmande Chocolate

Rich in lycopene and the anthocyanins responsible for its dark colour, it has antioxidant properties superior to traditional red varieties.

Nutritional Values of Marmande Chocolate

  • Calories: about 18 kcal
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Fibre: 1.2 g