Patio Princess

AI estimated · Reviewed Aug 30, 2026

Values marked like this (estimated) are model estimates, not confirmed from a source.

Hybrid F1 slicer from USA. Compact hybrid producing slicer-sized fruit on a plant under two feet. Ready in about 68 days from transplant.

  • Hybrid F1
  • 68 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
  • Dwarf
  • Medium fruit
  • Moderate (estimated)

At a glance

Fruit type
Slicer 3–5 oz (90–140 g) · Globe (estimated)
Leaf type
Regular leaf
Plant height
18–24 in (45–60 cm) (estimated) Compact
Spacing
16 × 24 in (40 × 60 cm) (estimated)
Sunlight
Full sun
Position
Handles open positions
Growing sites
Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground · Container
Container growing
Balcony friendly min. 3 gal (15 L) pot (estimated)
Skin
  • Red
Interior
  • Red

Plant size and habit

Compact · Dwarf

18–24 in (45–60 cm) (estimated) · Regular leaf

Patio Princess is a dwarf plant — compact and sturdy on thick stems, still productive over a full season; it does not need staking. Expect a plant of 18–24 in (45–60 cm).

Flavor

Sweetness 3/5 (estimated)
Acidity 3/5 (estimated)
Intensity 3/5 (estimated)
Flesh density 3/5 (estimated)

“Compact hybrid producing slicer-sized fruit on a plant under two feet.”

Growing calendar

68 (estimated) days from transplant Midseason
J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • Sow indoors
  • Transplant out
  • Harvest

Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.

Disease resistance

No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.

Uses & tags

  • Fresh & salads
  • Slicing
  • Container star
  • Beginner friendly
  • High yield

Origin

Estimated

Patio Princess is a compact hybrid bred for pots and balcony rails, producing slicer-sized fruit on a plant under two feet.

USA

Sources

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Questions

How long does Patio Princess take to mature?

Patio Princess is ready in about 68 days from transplant.

Does Patio Princess need staking?

Patio Princess is a dwarf plant — compact and sturdy on thick stems, still productive over a full season; it does not need staking. Expect a plant of 18–24 in (45–60 cm).

Can Patio Princess be grown in a container?

Yes — Patio Princess grows well in a container of at least 15 L (3 gal).

Is Patio Princess resistant to disease?

No disease resistance is documented for Patio Princess.

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Grows like this one

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