Lycopersicon esculentum
TOMATO-PRINCIPE BORGHESE has been a favorite of gardeners & farmers in Italy for many years. Heavy yields of small, plum-shaped tomatoes that can be dried right on the plant. They have a rich tomato taste that is wonderful for sauces. Determinate vines yield clusters of fruit in abundance, perfect for making specialty products. Small 60g plum-shaped fruit. The tomatoes set on clusters of 7-10 fruit that hold extremely well on the vine. Eat fresh in salad or dry for sun-dried tomatoes. They also make outstanding oven roasted tomatoes.
Sow in a good mix of soil and lightly cover – keep moist but not wet. To transplant, plant deeper, up to the 1st set of true leaves, this increases rooting & speeds maturity. keep fertilized & evenly watered.