Tomato 'Roma' Plants
Tomato 'Roma' Plants
'Roma', is a smaller paste tomato that has meaty red interiors for superior sauces. 'Roma' is a determinate tomato that doesn't require a huge stake or cage and prolifically produces 3-5 fruits per cluster. This variety was popularized by commercial growers because of its durable skin that holds up well for shipping and for the home gardener this means the fruits are capable of lasting longer in storage.
Fruit Size: 2-4 ounces
Spacing: 18"-24"
Days to Maturity: 75-85
Growth Habit: Determinate
Container Size: 4.5"Pot, 1 Plant
Fertilizer: Apply an all-purpose organic fertilizer at planting time and side dress before fruit set with the same fertilizer.
Photo credit: Southern Exposure Seed Exchange