Principe Borghese Tomato

Principe Borghese Tomato: The Italian Sun-Drying Classic

The Principe Borghese Tomato is a cherished Italian heirloom, renowned for its exceptional suitability for sun-drying and sauce-making. These determinate plants produce a bountiful harvest of plum-shaped tomatoes with dry, meaty flesh and few seeds.

• Ideal for Sun-Drying and Sauces:
  • Traditionally used for sun-dried tomatoes due to its low moisture content and concentrated flavor.
  • Produces excellent sauces and pastes with a rich, intense tomato taste.
• Dry, Meaty Flesh and Few Seeds:
  • Offers a firm, meaty texture with minimal seeds, making it perfect for processing.
  • Concentrated flavor intensifies when dried, adding depth to culinary creations.
• Determinate and Crack-Resistant:
  • Determinate growth habit yields a concentrated harvest, ideal for processing.
  • Crack-resistant fruits ensure a higher yield of usable tomatoes.
• Growing Information:
  • Sowing and Transplanting:
    • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the growing season.
    • Sow seeds 6 mm (1/4″) deep and 2.5 cm (1″) apart.
    • Transplant seedlings outdoors with a plant spacing of 60-90 cm (24-36″) and row spacing of 90 cm (36″).
    • Germination takes 7-14 days, and harvest occurs approximately 75 days after transplanting.
  • Care and Maintenance:
    • Prefers a warm, sunny, and sheltered location with well-drained soil.
    • Suitable for container gardening.
    • Avoid planting near Brassica family members (cabbage, cauliflower, etc.).
    • Companion planting: Asparagus, celery, carrot, parsley, marigold.