Description
Principe Borghese Tomato Seeds (Aimers International) 2985. 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
-
Type: Indeterminate Open Pollinated Heirloom (Grape/Plum Type)
-
Fruit: Small, grape-sized, up to 60 g, few seeds
-
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.
-
Sow Indoors: Start seed indoors in a soilless mix 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date.
-
Germination: Seed typically germinates in 6 to 10 days.
-
Transplanting: Grow seedlings on under bright lights before hardening off and transplanting outside to a sunny site after the danger of frost has passed.
-
Planting Depth: 6 mm
-
Seed Spacing: 7.5 cm
-
Transplant to: 90 cm
-
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.
