Tomato Seeds - Paste - La Roma IV Hybrid
76 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. La Roma IV Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, determinate, paste tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Gray Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematode, and Verticillium Wilt. These 5-8 oz tomatoes yield an abundant crop. Gardeners love growing paste tomatoes like La Roma for its hearty texture and Italian cooking options. d~10,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing La Roma IV Red Hybrid Paste Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
In cooler climates, La Roma IV Red Hybrid seeds are best started indoors in early spring. Begin sowing summer annual tomato plants in early spring with a seed-starting container under grow lights or in a greenhouse. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in a warm, moist seed-starting mix. Use a root growth-focused fertilizer at the time of sowing. Germination will take 1-2 weeks. You can sow La Roma IV Red Hybrid Tomato seeds outdoors once the threat of frost has passed or once your region's night temperatures exceed 45 F; this sets La Roma IV Red Hybrid apart from other tomatoes, as those varieties should stay indoors until climate conditions stay above 50 F. These Roma tomato hybrids prefer full sun and a temperature range of 65-95 F with at least 50 F for germination. After 6 weeks, or once seedlings grow 3-4 inches tall with 1-2 sets of true leaves, harden off plants before transplanting outdoors. Till rich, composted soil and prepare 8-12 inch holes. Remove all of the smaller leaves on each La Roma Hybrid plant, leaving a single top set of sturdy leaves. Plant just 2 inches of the plant above the soil, with only their top set of healthy leaves exposed. Space the plants 2 inches apart with 3-4 inches in between rows.
Use a trellis or stake for support. You can also transfer La Roma IV Red Tomatoes to a container at least 14-20 inches wide and 2 inches deep to set on your patio, as this small and shorter bush type grows 2-4 feet tall and doesn't take up too much space. Instead of potting soil, try using a rich soilless starting mixture. Feed your resilient La Roma hybrid tomatoes by scattering a fertilizer made of peat moss and vermiculite at the base of the plants throughout the season. Water La Roma IV Red Hybrids 1-2 inches per week, depending on natural precipitation. Diverse varieties like La Roma Tomato seeds are disease-resistant to verticillium and fusarium wilt. In general, tomatoes prefer full sun and rich, warm, well-drained soil with added compost and a pH level of 6.0-6.8.
Harvesting La Roma IV Red Hybrid Paste Tomatoes
Harvest La Roma IV Red Hybrid Tomatoes before their skin feels too soft and once their red color is bright. In general, it's recommended to begin harvesting tomatoes once they start to turn in color. Harvest tomato plants by gently pulling the bright-red fruit from their calyx hat with one hand while holding the stem with the other. La Roma IV Red Hybrid paste tomatoes are a determinate bush variety and will have just a few weeks of intense harvest.
About La Roma IV Red Hybrid Paste Tomato Garden Seeds
This durable and sensational variety of tomatoes is resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Gray Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematode, and Verticillium Wilt. You can rest easy knowing that this seed is made to thrive amidst common diseases that plague gardens.
Since La Roma Hybrid Tomatoes are known for their Italian cooking options, try making a rich roasted tomato dish baked with garlic, olive oil, and sweet onion! As a seed type that came from La Roma Tomato plants, La Roma IV Red Hybrid Tomatoes are essential in Italian cuisine and are popular as a paste or canning as a sauce during the fall season.
Determinate variety tomatoes don’t always need a trellis or tomato cage. They only grow to be one size and, therefore, may not fall over unless there are high winds or the plant yields particularly heavy. Monitor your plants and add a tomato cage if necessary.
These plants yield an abundant crop of 5-8 oz sweet fruits with a fibrous texture for a rich summer harvest. Gardeners love growing a paste-type tomato like La Roma for its hearty texture and Italian cooking options. Easily grow them in garden beds, fields, raised beds, and greenhouses for your enjoyment.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"This compact tomato plant is perfect for smaller spaces and incorporating into gardens designs between other, larger plants to maximize space efficiency."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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La Roma IV Red Hybrid Paste Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 10 seed Packet
- 100 seed Packet
- 1000 seed Packet
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycopersicum (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Paste - These are oblong and often called Roma-type tomatoes. They have a lower water content. While they can be used in the same ways as slicing and salad tomatoes, they are most commonly used for canning and making tomato sauce or paste. |
| La Roma IV Red Hybrid Tomato Color: | Red |
| La Roma IV Red Hybrid Tomato Flavor: | Bright, diverse, and sweet with a fibrous texture |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 76 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Determinate - Determinate tomatoes are more compact, bush-type plants that set their fruit all at once and end the harvest. They won't continue to produce tomatoes after that. By planting multiple plants in intervals a week apart, you can continue to harvest for longer periods. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
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| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready to harvest 70 to 80 days from transplant. Tricky to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good mid-summer producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Gray Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematode, and Verticillium Wilt. Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Tomato Use: | Pastes, canning, stews, soups, etc. |