Tomato Roma Seeds
Italian heirloom producing deep red, pear-shaped fruit. Famous for hearty sauces, rich tomato paste and soups, Roma is the perfect tomato for Sun-drying. It has dryer and thicker flesh than slicing tomatoes, so cooking down really intensifies the flavour.
Features
- Rich sauces
- Righ in pectin
- Low acid
- Determinate (Bush)
How
Sow direct in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 7cm high.
Care
Choose a well drained Sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone. When first flowers appear begin applying Yates Thrive Tomato Liquid Plant Food regularly. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Fruit contains health promoting lycopene.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
75-100cm |
| Sow depth |
6mm |
| Germination |
10-14 days |
| Germination (days) |
12 days |
| Row space |
50-60cm |
| Maturity |
11 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
77 days |
| Botanical name |
Lycopersicon esculentum |