Tomato Duo Striped

120 Seeds

'Duo Striped' is a specialty tomato variety prized for its beautiful striped fruits, often displaying combinations of red, yellow, orange, or green stripes depending on the strain. It produces sweet, juicy, flavorful tomatoes that are excellent for fresh eating, salads, gourmet dishes, and decorative platters. In the Gulf region, it grows best during the cool season.

Best Planting Time

• August to November (ideal)
• A second planting is possible from January to early February in cooler Gulf areas.
• Avoid sowing during late spring and summer because excessive heat reduces flowering and fruit set.

Seed Preparation

• No soaking is required.
• Optional: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 2–4 hours before sowing for quicker germination.
• Use fresh, high-quality seeds.

Soil Preparation

Tomatoes prefer fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Sandy loam soil
• 30% Well-rotted compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil.
• Keep the soil evenly moist until germination.
• Transplant seedlings after 4–6 weeks, when they have 4–6 true leaves.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 18–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During hot Gulf spring weather, provide light afternoon shade if temperatures exceed 35°C.

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
• Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Maintain even watering to reduce fruit cracking.
• Water at the base of the plant and avoid wetting the foliage.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Plant Spacing

• 50–60 cm between plants.
• 80–100 cm between rows.

Harvest

• Harvest approximately 75–90 days after transplanting.
• Pick fruits when fully colored and slightly firm.
• The stripes become more vivid as fruits fully ripen.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced tomato fertilizer.
• Increase potassium during flowering and fruit development to improve color, sweetness, and fruit quality.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen after flowering.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow only during the cooler season.
• Most Duo Striped varieties are indeterminate, so provide a strong stake, trellis, or tomato cage.
• Remove lower leaves to improve airflow.
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.
• Water early in the morning.
• Monitor for whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, tomato leaf miners, early blight, and powdery mildew.
• Good sunlight and consistent watering help develop the best fruit color and striping.