Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
Botanical Name
Lycopersicon esculentum
Introducing a royal treat for your garden & table! This heirloom variety boasts a dramatic, deep-hued skin that hints at its rich, complex flavour. The skin starts dark and ripens to mahogany. With a delightful balance of sweetness and subtle tang, the Black Prince elevates any dish, from fresh salads to gourmet pasta dishes. Handles cooler climates well. A medium sized tomato on an indeterminate vine. 50 seeds.
Organic
Hierloom
Sunlight
Full
Frost Resilience
Tender
Sowing Instructions
In cool areas start indoors 6 weeks before last frost (*). Keep warm & moist. Transplant to a warm, sheltered position when frosts have passed. Feed young plants liquid fertiliser high in potash. Nitrogen fertilisers encourage leaf growth at the expense of fruit.
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Nov 30th
Temperate Climate Periods
Aug 1st to Dec 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st