Principe Borghese is an Italian tomato variety that is traditionally used for sun-dried tomatoes. These plants stand up to high heat and produce plenty of tomatoes for drying, fresh eating, and sauce making.
Determinate - no staking required.
SKU: 122344
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
7 to 14 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
75 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Best Container Size:
18"+
Growing Height:
38-60 cm (15-24")
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
Fill Weight (grams): 0.3
Approximate Seed Count: 100-110
Planting Method: Start indoors
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Growth Habit: Determinate - staking is not required
Flavor: Few seeds with dry meat
Disease Resistance: Crack resistant
Companion Planting: Plant near asparagus, basil, calendula, dill, garlic, nasturtiums, onions, parsley, thyme. Calendula serves as a deterrent for common garden pests. Asparagus acts as a repellent for nematodes. Basil is effective in repelling whiteflies, mosquitoes, spider mites, and aphids. Additionally, basil attracts bees, which enhances pollination, improves the health of tomatoes, and enhances their flavor. Dill creates an environment that makes it challenging for cutworms to lay their eggs and also supports parasitic wasps that prey on pest caterpillars. Lastly, thyme reduces the egg-laying activity of armyworms.
Preparation Ideas: Prized for drying and making sauces.
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
Keep tomatoes away from all members of the Brassica family: cabbage, cauliflower, etc.