Key Specifications
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Organic
No
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Planting Method
Indoor Start
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Planting Period
Apr
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Feb
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Mar
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May
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Peak Season
Aug
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Jul
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Oct
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Sep
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Full Growth Height
> 120 cm
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Sun / Light Requirements
Full Sun
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Spacing / Planting Width
> 60 cm
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Soil Type / Requirements
Rich / Fertile
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Well Draining
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Hardiness / Growing Zone
Average Climates
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Maritime Climates
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Warm Climates
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Water Needs
Moderate
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Days to Germination
< 14 days
Product Features
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Fast Growing
Yes
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Culinary
Yes
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Exotic & Rare
No
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Berries & Small Fruits
No
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Citrus Plants
No
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Vining & Climbing Fruits
Yes
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Weight/Quantity
1 gram | approx. 1 grams
How to Sow and Plant
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Sow cherry tomato seeds indoors from February to May in trays or small pots filled with fine, moist seed compost. Cover lightly with compost, firm gently, and keep at a warm, bright windowsill or in a propagator. When seedlings reach about 5 cm tall and have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots, handling by the leaves rather than stems. Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before setting them into large containers, grow bags, or garden beds after the last frost.
How to Grow
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Principe Borghese cherry tomatoes thrive in a warm, sunny position with at least 6–8 hours of direct light. Provide fertile, well-drained soil and support with stakes or a cage as plants develop trusses of oval fruits. Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding waterlogging, and water at the base rather than over foliage. Feed regularly with a balanced tomato fertiliser to encourage steady growth and flowering. Remove lower leaves as plants mature to improve airflow, and harvest fruits when fully deep red for the best flavour.
Tips
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Sow Principe Borghese cherry tomato seeds indoors from February to May in warm, bright conditions. Cover lightly with fine compost and keep evenly moist until germination. When seedlings reach about 5 cm, transplant into individual pots and grow on in a sunny, sheltered spot. Gradually harden off before placing outside in containers, grow bags, or beds. Provide canes or a small support if growth becomes vigorous, and water regularly at the base. Pick the deep red oval fruits frequently to encourage continued production.
FAQ
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How big do Principe Borghese cherry tomato plants get?
Principe Borghese has a compact growth habit, making it suitable for containers, grow bags, balconies, patios, and smaller gardens, as well as traditional beds and borders. Plants produce vigorous trusses of small, oval fruits without becoming overly sprawling.
When should I sow Principe Borghese cherry tomato seeds?
Sow the seeds indoors from February to May. Use trays or small pots filled with fine, moist seed compost, cover lightly with compost, and keep them on a warm, bright windowsill or in a propagator until they germinate and grow on.
When can I expect to harvest the tomatoes?
Principe Borghese is an early-cropping variety. After sowing indoors in February–May and planting out after the last frost, you can expect generous yields of deep red oval tomatoes from around July through October, depending on conditions.
Are these cherry tomato seeds suitable for pots and containers?
Yes, the compact habit of Principe Borghese makes it very well suited to large containers, pots, and grow bags. Just ensure the plants have good support, fertile well-drained compost, and regular watering and feeding.
What growing conditions do Principe Borghese cherry tomatoes prefer?
They thrive in a warm, sunny position with at least 6–8 hours of direct light. Plant them in fertile, well-drained soil, keep the soil evenly moist, water at the base of the plant, and feed regularly with a balanced tomato fertiliser for steady growth and flowering.
How should I care for the plants as they mature?
Support the plants with stakes or a cage as they develop trusses of oval fruits. Remove some of the lower leaves over time to improve airflow, and harvest the tomatoes when they reach a deep red color for the best flavour and appearance.
Compact red cherry tomatoes with oval fruits
These cherry tomato seeds Principe Borghese (Solanum lycopersicum) are a classic small oval tomato variety valued for its juicy, aromatic fruits. Producing clusters of deep red cherry-plum style tomatoes, this early roma tomato seeds selection is ideal for gardeners who enjoy abundant trusses of uniform, slightly elongated fruits. The compact habit makes it well suited to containers and cherry tomato seeds for pots, balconies, patios, and smaller gardens, as well as traditional beds and borders.
Early cropping tomato plants for tasty salads
Principe Borghese is an early roma cherry tomato seeds type, forming generous yields from July through October after indoor tomato sowing February May. The plants set numerous small deep red oval tomatoes with a pleasantly sweet, fruity flavor, perfect as salad tomato seeds for fresh summer dishes or for snacking straight from the vine. These juicy aromatic tomato seeds are also popular among growers seeking cherry plum tomato seeds that combine reliable performance with decorative clusters of bright red fruits on a vigorous red cherry tomato plant.
