Solanum lycopersicum 'Roma' ~ Roma Tomato
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Roma Tomato is a compact bushy tomato with a heavy production of elongated orange-red fruits from mid-summer until frost. The meaty paste-type tomatoes are mild and sweet with low moisture making them ideal for cooking. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Perfect for containers.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent to prevent cracking and stem canker. Watch for tomato hornworms, slugs, and pill bugs. Excess moisture and humid weather invites fungal diseases like blight. Stake early to avoid pests and disease, and transplant after risk of frost.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Basil, Bee Balm, Cucumber
IMAGE: Simon Law from Montréal, QC, Canada, Roma tomatoes (509115549), CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
