African Togo Cherry Tomato Seeds

African Togo Heirloom Tomato Seeds – Rare Pink Ruffled Fruits – Heat Tolerant – Open Pollinated Non-GMO Solanum lycopersicum Listing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds The African Togo is a rare heirloom originating from the Togolese Republic in West Africa. This variety produces loads of reddish pink, flattened, ruffled fruit measuring roughly 1½ to 3 inches wide — just a step above a large cherry tomato in size. A determinate grower, African Togo is a prolific producer of tart, juicy fruits with a pretty scalloped shape, large seeds, and thin flesh, and it's known for charming blossom-end quirks that give each fruit a distinctive "bellybutton" appearance. I was very impressed by how prolific the plants were, setting loads of fruit at once, that I harvested daily for weeks. The flavor profile is beautifully layered — balanced and fruity at first, then pleasantly acidic, making it a natural choice for fresh eating, garnishes, and salsas. It also makes gorgeous dried tomato slices, adding another dimension of kitchen versatility. Documented as one of the oldest known heirloom varieties, African Togo is heat-tolerant, requires less water than many tomatoes, and reliably sets fruit even in hot conditions — making it an excellent choice for warm-climate gardeners. Tomato Characteristics Determinate Color: Red/pink Flavor profile: sweet & acidic Average fruit size: large ribbed cherry tomato Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: Full sun Water: Keep soil consistenly moist but not waterlogged Fertilizer: Regular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like Espoma Tomato-Tone greatly increase production. Please watch my YouTube video that explains my tomato fertilizer process and schedule: https://youtu.be/PHaXNGErTJ0 When To Sow Seeds: General guidelines recommend to start seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Hot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to transplant in the fall. Sow 2 seeds per 4 inch pot or solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom, filled with sterile seed starting mix, cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Place over heat mats, use grow lights, and fertilize once the first set of true leaves appear to speed up growth. Please watch my YouTube video on how to sow tomato seeds for complete instructions: https://youtu.be/imIFbCSuvBU Please watch my YouTube video on how to transplant tomatoes into the garden: https://youtu.be/v0Di0vXnv9Y Germination: 7-10 days Days To Maturity: 75 days after transplanting How & When To Harvest: harvest when they start to blush and turn red to avoid attracting critters or wait for them to turn all red while on the vine Common Diseases: Tomatoes catch a ton of common leaf diseases caused by various pathogens that die when treated with hydrogen peroxide. If you notice powdery mildew, yellow spots, or black lesions on the stems, spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. If a lot of rain is expected, pre-treatment will help to prevent diseases. For severe leaf diseases use a stronger treatment like Monteray Disease Control. Common Pests: The most common pest when growing tomatoes are aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, and worms (like the tomato horn worm or army worms). All of these can be treated with spinosad. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES Checkout my tomato playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2tsw4esz Additional Tips/Information: N/A