Tomato variety Kakadu Chocolate is a determinate hybrid intended for cultivation both in open ground and under plastic coverings. Plants of this variety are low, compact, reaching 80–100 cm in height, with large leaves and moderate leafiness. Fruits have round or cylindrical shape, weighing 180–260 grams, with smooth surface and bright red-brown color when fully ripe. Immature fruits are light green with a dark green spot at the base. Flesh is tender, dense, with well-balanced tomato flavor, making it excellent for fresh consumption, salads, stuffing, and canning.
Kakadu Chocolate variety matures early — 85–115 days depending on growing conditions and region. Yield is high, reaching 6–7 kg per square meter during the first two harvests and up to 17–19 kg overall. Each cluster forms 4–5 fruits. Plants are recommended to be trained on 1–2 stems with removal of excess suckers and support on stakes for better development. Sowing for seedlings is conducted at the end of March – beginning of April, transplanting at the stage of first true leaf, and planting in the ground in May or June with spacing of 40x50 cm.
The variety is resistant to several diseases, including late blight, blossom end rot, Alternaria, Verticillium, tobacco mosaic virus, and Fusarium wilt, which significantly simplifies care and increases harvest reliability. Due to these characteristics and versatility of use, Kakadu Chocolate tomato is popular among gardeners and growers in various regions, including Siberia, Ural, central and southern areas.
