The tomato variety ‘Tschernij Prinz‘ is also known under the name ‘Schwarzer Prinz‘ or ‘Black Prince‘. We introduce you to the aromatic beefsteak tomatoes.
The dark beefsteak tomato ‘Tschernij Prinz‘ comes from Siberia and is therefore particularly adapted to cool climates. In this profile you will find out everything about the taste, cultivation and use of the ‘Tschernij Prinz‘ tomato.
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- ‘Tschernij Prinz‘: Wanted poster
- Origin of the tomato variety
- Taste and properties of the Black Prince tomato
- Plant and care for Tschernij Prinz
- Harvesting and using the tomato ‘Black Prince‘
‘Tschernij Prinz‘: Wanted poster
| Synonyms | 'Black Prince', 'Black Prince' |
| fruit | Beefsteak tomato; dark red with olive green to brown shoulders |
| taste | juicy, fruity, aromatic |
| Ripening time | late |
| growth | Stake tomatoes, up to 160 cm |
| Location | Greenhouse, protected field, pot |
Origin of the tomato variety
The variety ‘Tschernij Prinz‘, also called ‘Schwarzer Prinz‘ or ‘Black Prince‘, originally comes from Irkutsk in the south of Siberia. It was probably made there in the middle of the 20th Century as a special variety for hobby gardeners. However, its robustness and wonderful taste helped it to become popular and popular across the country. It eventually reaches the USA, Europe and the area around Kazakhstan across national borders.
Taste and properties of the Black Prince tomato
The ‘Schwarzer Prinz‘ plants are just 160 centimeters high, but because of their many side shoots, they grow in width. The flat-round to round, slightly ribbed fruits ripen in clusters late in mid-August. They are often of different sizes and weigh a maximum of 400 grams. The dark red tomatoes retain olive-green to brown shoulders around the stem even when ripe. The pulp is juicy and soft, the taste fruity and aromatic. You can use particularly beautiful fruits for the next season Obtain tomato seeds yourself and so the ‘Black Prince‘ received as a variety.
Plant and care for Tschernij Prinz
The Siberian ‘Tschernij Prinz‘ is cold-tolerant and robust, which makes it a good variety for higher altitudes. It also tolerates cool summers well and then still produces a good yield. The thin skin of ‘Tschernij Prinz‘ tends to burst easily, so the variety should be placed under a roof in a dry or rain-protected location in a greenhouse or outdoors. The dark beefsteak tomato also grows well in pots on the balcony or terrace and produces sufficient yields. From mid-May after the ice saints you put the ‘Black Prince‘ outdoors, in the greenhouse from the beginning of May. For keeping in a pot, choose the largest possible planter and fill it with a pre-fertilized substrate, like ours Plantura organic tomato soil. The high proportion of compost makes the earth nice and loose and therefore it does not need any climate-damaging peat. It already contains essential nutrients that enable the young plant to grow again after it has started to grow. After planting, water should be vigorous and the ‘Black Prince‘ should be supported with a rod made of metal or wood.
From June the ‘Tschernij Prinz‘ begins with its typical strong growth of the side shoots. It is best to leave only two to three shoots on the plant, then the fruits ripen earlier and the yield is still sufficient. That Skinning the tomatoes must be repeated regularly to remove any excess side shoots. The fruits also start growing in June. Now the ‘Tschernij Prinz‘ needs larger amounts of nutrients, especially potassium, and an initial fertilization is recommended. With a mainly organic slow release fertilizer like ours Plantura organic tomato fertilizer, the plants are gently and evenly supplied with nutrients over a longer period of time. In contrast to mineral fertilizers The plant-based granulate protects the soil and is slowly decomposed over a period of two months. The ‘Black Prince‘ will be provided with a second, lower dosed top dressing until the end of the season in November.
Harvesting and using the tomato ‘Black Prince‘
In mid-August, the time has finally come: The first fruits of the ‘Schwarzer Prinz‘ are ripe, they shine in dark red to dark brown, the flesh gives way slightly when pressed. The delicious beefsteak tomatoes are best placed fresh on bread or in salads. This robust and cold-tolerant variety is also particularly suitable for cooking in sauces, soups and gazpacho.
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