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Black Prince · Tomato

Zone 9b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Black Prince to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDec 22nd
Last FrostFeb 9th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 6th
Harvest BeginsJul 5th
Harvest EndsDec 9th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitIndeterminate
Support NeededCage
Planting DepthDeep
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
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’.