- Hybrid F1
- Slicer
- 68 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
- Dwarf
- Red
Patio Princess
Hybrid F1 slicer from USA. Compact hybrid producing slicer-sized fruit on a plant under two feet. Ready in about 68 days from transplant.
AI estimated · Updated Aug 30, 2026 · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Slicer 3–5 oz (90–140 g) · Globe (estimated)
- Leaf type
- Regular leaf
- Days to harvest
- 68 days (estimated) from transplant · Midseason
- 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)
- Difficulty
- Moderate (estimated) 3/5
- 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
“Compact hybrid producing slicer-sized fruit on a plant under two feet.”
Growing calendar
68 (estimated) days from transplant Midseason
Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date. Look up your last frost date by ZIP code →
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
Patio Princess is a compact hybrid bred for pots and balcony rails, producing slicer-sized fruit on a plant under two feet.
Sources
We haven't linked external sources for this variety yet.
Where to buy seeds
We're adding trusted seed sources for this variety.
All photos
-
Patio Princess tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover -
A truss of Patio Princess tomatoes -
Patio Princess tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine -
A ripe Patio Princess tomato held in a gardener's hand -
Freshly picked Patio Princess tomatoes -
Patio Princess tomato sliced in the kitchen
Questions
How do you grow a Patio Princess plant?
A Patio Princess plant grows 18–24 in (45–60 cm) tall (estimated). Space plants 16 in (40 cm) apart in rows 24 in (60 cm) apart (estimated). Start seed indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost; it germinates in 7–14 days (estimated). It needs full sun.
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.
