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Linnie’s Oxheart Tomato Review & Photos (Linnaeus Heart var.)

🍅 Quick take: Linnie’s Oxheart (also known as Linnaeus Heart) is a highly praised indeterminate USA oxheart variety that produces gorgeous, brick-red to brownish fruits weighing 7 to 14 oz. Known for its meaty texture, almost seedless flesh, and exceptionally sweet, rich flavor, it has become a permanent staple for many growers. The thread below … Read more

Chocolate Chunk (Shokoladnaya Glyba) Tomato Review

Quick Summary: Shokoladnaya Glyba (Chocolate Chunk) 🌍 Origin: A commercial variety released by the Russian seed company “Nash Sad” (Our Garden). The name translates to “Chocolate Chunk” or “Chocolate Block.” 🌿 Plant Habit: Advertised as a compact indeterminate reaching about 1.5 meters (5 ft) tall with large, dark green leaves. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Supposed to … Read more

Chocolate (Shokoladny) Heirloom Tomato Review

Quick Summary of Shokoladny (Chocolate) 🌍 Origin: A very popular Russian commercial variety sold by several seed companies (Aelita, Siberian Garden, Prestige, Myazina). The name translates simply to “Chocolate”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Officially classified as semi-determinate (1.1 to 1.5 meters / 3.6 to 5 ft). However, depending on the seed source and growing conditions, many … Read more