Jochalos
10-15 tomato seeds
£4.95
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Jochalos Micro Dwarf Tomato (10-15 seeds)
The 'Jochalos' tomato variety is a fascinating and popular choice, particularly for those with limited growing space or who want to try something a bit different.
Key Characteristics:
Type: 'Jochalos' is a micro dwarf tomato.This means the plants are exceptionally compact, typically growing only 15-40 cm tall, sometimes even as small as 10 cm if grown in very small pots.
Origin: It is said to originate from Bolivia.
Growth Habit: It has a determinate growth habit, meaning it grows to a certain size, produces its fruit crop over a relatively short period, and then stops growing.This makes it ideal for containers, windowsills, balconies, patios, or as a front-row plant in a garden bed. It usually does not require staking or pruning of suckers due to its small size.
Foliage: It typically has regular leaf foliage, often described as "rugosa" (wrinkled or crinkled)
Fruit Appearance: It produces small, round cherry-type fruits. They start as a greenish-yellow and ripen to a beautiful golden yellow or sunset yellow. They usually weigh between 10-20 grams (or about 2-3 cm in diameter).Some may well have a small nipple on the bottom.
Flavour: 'Jochalos' tomatoes have a sweet and fruity flavour, often with a good balance of sweetness and tanginess. Some descriptions mention a "candy" or "grape-like" taste, while others note a slight hint of bitterness when not fully ripe. They are juicy with a good amount of jelly and less pulp, making them very pleasant for fresh munching!
Maturity: It's an early season variety, typically maturing in around 110 days from seed sowing, making it suitable for shorter growing seasons or for getting an early harvest.
Productivity: Despite its small size, 'Jochalos' is a high yielder, producing a good number of cherry tomatoes in clusters of 5-7 fruits. It can also produce a second, smaller crop if well-watered and fertilised after the first flourish.
'Jochalos' is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a low-maintenance, productive, and delicious cherry tomato that fits into almost any growing situation.