Grow the ultimate kitchen workhorse!
Tomato Roma is a garden classic, firm, flavorful, and born for the sauce pot. With its rich, tangy taste and low moisture content, this determinate variety is a must-have for anyone who loves homemade marinara, salsa, or tomato paste. It’s tidy, productive, and always ready to shine in the kitchen.
Variety: Roma Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Growth Habit: Determinate
Height: 24–36 inches
Flavor Profile: Rich, tangy, and meaty
Color: Bright red, oval fruits
Planting Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 75–85 days from transplant
Uses: Sauces, salsas, canning, paste
Fun Fact: Also known as plum tomatoes, Romas are prized for their thick flesh and low water content, perfect for preserving flavor in every jar.
Roma tomatoes are the go-to for home cooks and canners alike. Their dense, meaty flesh and low seed count make them ideal for simmering into rich sauces, blending into salsas, or roasting for a deep, caramelized flavor. If you dream of shelves lined with homemade tomato jars, Roma is your garden MVP.
🌞 To Full Size: Choose a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost. Transplant outdoors when the soil is warm, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart.
💧 Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy, consistent moisture helps prevent blossom end rot.
🌾 Use cages or stakes to support the compact plants and keep fruit off the ground.
✂️ Harvest when fruits are fully red and firm, perfect for picking in batches for sauce day!
