Roma tomatoes are perfect for the gourmet chef. It is the best known of the paste types, featuring few seeds and a rich, meaty interior. This variety is commonly used for sauces and ketchup. Productive plants bear 85 g (3 oz) pear-shaped fruit and boast disease resistance.
Determinate - no staking required.
SKU: 140165
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
7 to 14 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
65 to 70 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Best Container Size:
24"+
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
Fill Weight (grams): 0.3
Approximate Seed Count: 100-110
Planting Method: Start indoors
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Growth Habit: Determinate - staking is not required
Companion Planting: Plant near asparagus, basil, calendula, dill, garlic, nasturtiums, onions, parsley, thyme. Calendula serves as a deterrent for common garden pests. Asparagus acts as a repellent for nematodes. Basil is effective in repelling whiteflies, mosquitoes, spider mites, and aphids. Additionally, basil attracts bees, which enhances pollination, improves the health of tomatoes, and enhances their flavor. Dill creates an environment that makes it challenging for cutworms to lay their eggs and also supports parasitic wasps that prey on pest caterpillars. Lastly, thyme reduces the egg-laying activity of armyworms.
Preparation Ideas: Ideal for creating tomato paste.
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
Keep tomatoes away from all members of the Brassica family: cabbage, cauliflower, etc.