Principe Borghese
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2015
Accession: 99
Seed Source: Received from private donor.
Comments:
2015 Very bushy, heavily productive plant, but did not display the distinctive point on the blossom end this variety is to have, most likely a natural cross. Will grow out in a future year.
Contents
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Bushy
Vine Growth Habit: Semi-determinate
Plant size: Mid (2.5ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Heavy
Maturity: Mid (78-81 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape:
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Firm
Fruit Set: Excellent
Average Fruit Diameter: 1"
Average Fruit Length: 1.5"
Average Fruit Weight: 15gr (0.5oz)
Affliction Observations
Other Observations
History
- Italian origin bred for sun-drying. Dates to at least the 1910s.
