Tomato- Principe Borghese
- Bush (determinate)
- Good variety for making sun dried tomatoes
- Small dry fruit with few seeds
Description
'Tomato- Principe Borghese' seeds
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonyms: Lycopersicon esculentum
- Bush (determinate)
- Good variety for making sun dried tomatoes
- Small dry fruit with few seeds
Bush (determinate). Italian heirloom. Small ovate red fruit to 2.5cm with few seeds and meaty flesh that is dry in comparison to other varieties. Rich flavour. Used for producing sun dried tomatoes. In dry climates vines can be hung up to air dry. Also good for sauces. Fruits store well.
Seeds per gram: 320
Product code: F2-15
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Spring and early summer (or after frost) |
| Germination | 5-10 days @ 21-27°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Row Spacing | 60-70cm |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 80 days |
*Notes: Plants need staking. Prune plants to two main stems. Keep well watered. Pick when mature to encourage more fruit. To reduce the risk of disease do not water overhead. Rotate crops: do not plant in the same position two years in a row.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 3-5 business days plus delivery time.
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates, the delivery timeframes below are estimates only.
| Whats in the order? | Shipping Options | Shipping Cost | Shipping Details |
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| Small seed packets ONLY | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 (WA customers: $5 economy delivery*) |
Orders sent via letter | Delivery 2-6 business days No tracking | Guaranteed delivery** by 20 business days |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Order includes BULK seed or other non-seed products |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
Ratings & Reviews
Tomato- Principe Borghese
These tomatoes are 'bullet proof'. I absolutely love them. I live in Brisbane and had problems growing the Black Russian variety because the caterpillars devoured them. I got several kg of fruit out of 4 PB plants and only 3 or 4 grubbed fruit. Next time I intend to use a proper tomato cage to support them better.
