Tomato- Principe Borghese
Solanum Lycopersicum | Packet
Standard Seed Packet, 50 Seeds
'Tomato- Principe Borghese' seeds
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonyms: Lycopersicon esculentum
- Bush (determinate)
- Good variety for making sun dried tomatoes
- Small dry fruit with few seeds
Bush (determinate). Italian heirloom. Small ovate red fruit to 2.5cm with few seeds and meaty flesh that is dry in comparison to other varieties. Rich flavour. Used for producing sun dried tomatoes. In dry climates vines can be hung up to air dry. Also good for sauces. Fruits store well.
Seeds per gram: 320
Product code: F2-15
Free Postage Australia Wide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Spring and early summer (or after frost) |
| Germination | 5-10 days @ 21-27°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Row Spacing | 60-70cm |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 80 days |
*Notes: Plants need staking. Prune plants to two main stems. Keep well watered. Pick when mature to encourage more fruit. To reduce the risk of disease do not water overhead. Rotate crops: do not plant in the same position two years in a row.
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