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Product Overview
Tomato Roma (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a reliable and highly productive tomato variety known for its firm egg-shaped fruit, dense flesh and rich flavour. A favourite for home cooking and preserving, Roma tomatoes contain fewer seeds and less moisture than many traditional varieties, making them ideal for sauces, soups and slow-cooked dishes. This vigorous staking variety performs beautifully in vegetable gardens, raised beds and large containers, rewarding growers with generous harvests throughout the warmer months.
How To Grow:
Plant in rich, well drained soil and water consistently to encourage strong vine growth and healthy fruit production. Support plants with stakes, cages or trellises to keep vines upright and improve airflow around the foliage.
When To Plant:
Spring through summer once frost risk has passed and soil temperatures have warmed.
Harvest:
Ready in 10-12 weeks. Harvest fruit once fully coloured and slightly firm to the touch for the best flavour and texture.
Position:
Full sun in a warm, sheltered position protected from frost.
Soil Type:
Free draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or well aged organic matter.
Growing Tips:
Keep soil evenly moist and avoid overhead watering to help minimise fungal problems. Feed regularly during flowering and fruiting for improved yields and healthy growth. Regular harvesting encourages continual fruit production.
Notes:
Excellent for sauces, soups, stews, roasting and preserving thanks to its firm texture and low moisture content. Its rich flavour and dependable performance make it a staple variety for productive home vegetable gardens. Supplied as a punnet of seedlings from the Howlong Healthy Living Vegetable Collection.
