Tomato 'African Queen'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'African Queen'

Keep in mind when planting that African Queen is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Growing African Queen from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Transplanting African Queen

Plant to first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

As African Queen is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting African Queen

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

African Queen folklore & trivia

From Jack Maderis’s family in North Carolina, USA. Seed was introduced to the public in 2008 by the Seed Saver’s Exchange directory by Amy Rhinebeck. 1

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