Description of the Chocolate-Covered Zephyr tomato, its characteristics, and reviews

Many gardeners ask how to grow the Chocolate-Covered Zephyr tomato, which they've read reviews about online. The tomatoes got their unique name due to their unusual coloring and flavor. This is a truly unique variety.

Description of the Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow tomato

• The chocolate-covered Zephyr variety can be characterized as follows:
  The fruits are brown in color with dark green streaks emanating from the stalk.
• Their shape is standard - round.
• Tomatoes grow to a weight of 120 to 150 g.
• Tomato lovers will not be left indifferent by the juicy and sweet flesh of this variety.

A description of the variety and a photo are included on the seed packaging for this tomato, which can be purchased at a specialty store. Chocolate-covered Zephyr tomatoes were developed by Russian breeders with our climate and growing conditions in mind, making them suitable for growing in all regions of the country. This tomato is considered a table variety. They are used fresh and in salads.

This is not a hybrid variety. It is grown primarily in greenhouses. The tomatoes mature in 111–115 days. Chocolate-Covered Zephyr is virtually immune to the diseases common to this crop, as it ripens quickly. The variety has a fairly high yield.

Peculiarities of growing tomatoes

After sowing the seeds, wait approximately 2 months, after which the strengthened seedlings are transplanted into a greenhouse. It is very important to shape and remove side shoots from the plant. This improves the quality and quantity of tomatoes. Ultimately, the main goal is high yield and large quantities of tomatoes.

Bushes of this tomato variety are usually trained with two stems. When training, the removed leaves are not discarded but stored under the bush. As they begin to decompose, the plant receives the necessary amount of carbon dioxide.

Reviews from gardeners

I'd be interested to hear from people who've tried growing this tomato variety. Do the photos and descriptions of the tomatoes listed on the packaging actually match the actual results?

Valentina, 43 years old:

"I purchased a package of chocolate-covered Marshmallow tomato seeds from the Poisk agrofirm, called Vkusnoteka. The package contained 10 seeds (one seed produces one plant). Not all of the seeds sprouted—three of them rotted. The plant was transplanted into the greenhouse in the first half of May, after which it began growing vigorously. It should be noted that the leaves and side shoots grow very actively, so it's important to pin out the side shoots promptly and remove any excess.

Disappointment set in after the ovaries had set. Each plant produced no more than 10-12 tomatoes, of which only 3-4 were large (meeting the grower's weight specifications), while the rest were smaller.

As for the green streaks coming from the stem, they were impossible to remove, so all the green parts had to be cut off and thrown away, and the tomatoes were used for ketchup. The flesh was indeed juicy, but the taste, it turned out, had a hint of rot.

Tatyana Nikolaevna, 56 years old:

"The seeds were sown at the end of March. Experienced gardeners have shown that it's rare for all the seeds to germinate. After two leaves appeared, the plant was repotted in a small plastic cup. Choosing the right time to transplant the seedlings into the ground is crucial. The best time is late May or after the last frost.

Bushes need proper care, as this affects the plant's yield. It's important to loosen the soil periodically, fertilize the plant's roots promptly, and avoid overwatering.