Princess of Gothic
Avg. 15 tomato seeds
£4.95
Princess of Gothic Tomato
Princess of Gothic is a rare, open pollinated (stable future heirloom) anthocyanin tomato variety that has gained popularity in speciality seed circles for its striking appearance and rich flavour profile
Breeder / Parentage Status: The precise breeder and background cross for Princess of Gothic are unknown. Seeds first began circulating widely through private European heirloom collections. Its combination of multi striped skin and heavy indigo/black shoulders indicates an ancestral cross between highanthocyanin stock and a striped plum line
Growth Habit: Indeterminate, vining habit with regular, elongated foliage. The plants are sturdy and vigorous, producing continuous clusters of 6 to 7 fruits throughout the season
Maturity: Mid season, around 120 days from seed sowing to ripe fruit
Fruit Shape & Size: Cocktail to medium plum/elongated shape with a small pointed tip at the blossom end. Fruits typically weigh between 50g and 130g
Colouration: High contrast and glossy. The base colour ripens to a bright raspberry red or orange yellow with gold and red streaking, overlaid with a dense, dark purple to black anthocyanin coating on the shoulders where sunlight hits
Flavour Profile: Bright crimson, dense flesh that is crisp yet juicy. The taste is rich, sweet, and balanced with a pleasant acidity and subtle fruity/spicy undertones
Durability: The thin skin resists cracking well