Description
Introducing the "Principe Borghese" Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), where Italian royalty meets garden delights! This cultivar boasts small, rich red fruits, celebrated not just for their sun-drenched colour but also for their intense, full-bodied flavour. Known for being a star in sun-drying, this little princely treat ensures that you're never far from the essence of Mediterranean culinary treasures.
To grow your royal bounty, plant these gems in a premium quality potting mix for container gardening or lavish them in a top-notch soil conditioner for garden beds. By Djilba (early spring), get ready to feed them with a tomato-specific fertiliser, ensuring these tomatoes get a meal fit for a prince. The "Principe Borghese" stands independent and typically doesn't call for staking, letting you focus on the more important things, like envisioning the sun-dried tomato magic you're about to create. Keep the water consistent during Bunuru (late summer) and look forward to harvesting in about 70-75 days. With such royal delights in your garden, it's almost like having an Italian summer right at your fingertips!
| Botanical Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Common Name | Tomato |
| Cultivar | Principe Borghese |
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Classification |
Tomato |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Mexico, Central America, Southern America |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5 - 2 M |
| Width | 50 cm - 1 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Rich, loamy, well-draining soil. |
| Water Requirement | Keep soil moist through growing season. Don't allow soil to completely dry out. Plants may need multiple waterings on really hot days. |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flower Time | Depending on the variety and when the plant is germinated, tomatos can flower any time of the year. Generally they will flower around 1 - 2 months after being planted. Fruit forms 20 - 60 days after flowering. |
| Toxicity | Tomato plants and unripe fruit contain solanine which is toxic to humans, cats, dogs and other animals. Don't allow anyone to ingest any part of the plant other than the ripe fruit. |
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