Tomato – Roma

Open Pollinated.
Roma tomato is an Italian type tomato that is bright red, plum shaped, determinate tomato. The fruits are thick, juicy, and nearly seedless. It has a deliciousy different flavor making it good for eating fresh as well as for paste, canning, cooking, making home made sauces, as it is known as an excellent paste tomato. It is Heavy yielding and disease resistant.
Sowing: Begin indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, sowing seeds 1/8 of an inch deep. Or direct sow outside after all danger of frost. Provide light after emergence. Keep soil moist during germination. Harden off before transplanting outside. Planting in full sun, transplant by setting the plant deep, up to the first true leaves by digging a deep hole. Transplant carefully, avoid disturbing roots. Water thoroughly.
Germination: 8-10 days Spacing: Between plants space 18-24 inches apart. Beween rows space 3-4 feet apart.
Height: 4-8 feet Zone: 3-9 Moisture: Keep well watered. Days to Maturity: 76 days
Soil: Fertile, well drained soil. Light: Full sun
Care information: Cultivate shallowly or mulch to control weeds and retain moisture. Plants should be staked or caged to support the branches and keep the fruit off the ground. Harvest by picking when the fruit is fully ripe. If danger of frost happens in the fall, covering the plants may help extend the harvest season.
Paste tomato.
Open Pollinated
Annual