Tomato, Roma

Description

Roma Tomato

Description from West Coast Seeds & Early’s

Wow! Exceptionally early heavy yields of nicely flavoured 85-113g (3-4oz.) Roma tomatoes on a vigorous and uniform plants. La Roma tomato seeds are perfect for sauces, or home made tomato paste. This is our most popular Roma tomato. Try La Roma in a greenhouse or under a cloche cover, and you’ll get a huge haul of tomatoes that come in a fairly concentrated set. This is particularly nice for growers wanting to can their harvest. The plants do not get too large, so they work well in large containers.

Resistant to Fusarium wilt race 1; Fusarium wilt race 2; Verticillium wilt; and Tomato Mosaic virus.

Bush (determinate), Matures in 80 day

Red, plum shaped, medium size with heavy yields.Use for pastes, ketchups, etc. Determinate habit.

• Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)
• Seed Spacing: 1/2″ (12mm)
• Row Spacing: 3-4′ (90-120cm)
• Days to Sprout: 7-14
• Plant Spacing: 30-48″ (75-120cm)
• Days to Maturity: 70-75

Plant: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, keeping soil temperature in the mid 70’s. Grow in full sun. Shift hardened transplants to garden shortly after last frost, and when the weather is warm.

Care: Water regularly and fertilize when 6″ (15cm) tall and again in mid summer. Stake or cage to save space, since the plants are large and vigorous growing.

Harvest: Pick carefully when richly colored and firm, but before fruit begins to soften.

Your Health: Rich in calcium, iron, and vitamins A & C.

Pricing is per pound