Black Prince · Tomato
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Jan 16th |
| Last Frost | Mar 6th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 1st |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 25th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 26th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 8 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 85 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Determinate |
| Support Needed | Cage |
| Planting Depth | Deep |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 8 |
Expert Note: Start indoors 7 weeks before your average last spring frost, and transplant only once soil is reliably 60°F+ to avoid cold-stunting Siberian/early heirloom tomatoes like ‘Black Prince’.