Description
Principe Borghese Tomato Seeds 2359. Open Pollinated. Variety originated in Italy.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet (350 seeds per gram)
Hailing from Italy, the Principe Borghese Tomato is a classic, open-pollinated heirloom prized for its incredible suitability for sun drying. This indeterminate variety produces large clusters of small, grape-sized fruits, up to 60 g in weight, that contain very few seeds. While excellent when eaten fresh or oven-roasted, the flavour truly bursts with concentrated sweetness when dried. It also makes a great paste tomato!
Quick Seed Details
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Type: Indeterminate Open Pollinated Heirloom (Grape/Plum Type)
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Fruit: Small, grape-sized, up to 60 g, few seeds
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Features: Exceptionally suited for sun drying; sweetness intensifies when dried; great paste tomato; long harvest period.
Nutritional Information
As a concentrated fruit, the Principe Borghese is loaded with nutrients. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Drying the tomatoes concentrates their flavour and also the amount of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, making them a healthy, intense addition to your pantry.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
This indeterminate vine requires substantial support and produces a continuous yield ideal for preserving.
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Sow Indoors: Start seed indoors in a soilless mix 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date.
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Germination: Seed typically germinates in 6 to 10 days.
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Transplanting: Grow seedlings on under bright lights before hardening off and transplanting outside to a sunny site after the danger of frost has passed.
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Planting Depth: 6 mm
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Seed Spacing: 7.5 cm
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Transplant to: 90 cm
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Row Width: 90 cm
Plants require sturdy support (stakes or tall cages). Keep the soil evenly moist—to help prevent foliar diseases, water the soil, not the leaves. You can expect a long harvest period. Matures in 70 to 75 days.
Why Principe Borghese Tomato Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want to master the art of sun-drying tomatoes, this is the essential variety. The Principe Borghese is specifically bred for low moisture and high sugar content, guaranteeing a flavourful, concentrated result that is incomparable to store-bought dried tomatoes. A must-grow Italian heirloom for preserving.
