Roma
Tomato · Paste
Open Pollinated
Solanum lycopersicum
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Solanum
About
Roma is the classic Italian type. Big crops of bright scarlet, plum-shaped fruits, meaty with few seeds. Best choice for paste, canning, and sauce. This is an easy-to-grow plant that is determinate.
Characteristics
Color
Red
Growth Habit
Determinate
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
Italian
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Days to Maturity
78 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
24–36 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
50–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Never prune determinate tomatoes. You could severely limit fruit production because the fruit will be borne only on the ends of the branches.
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