Tomato Seeds - Paste - Roma VF
75-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Roma VF Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, determinate, paste tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker (Crown Wilt), Fusarium Wilt (Race 1), and Verticillium Wilt. Roma VF tomato seeds produce a tangy, meaty flavor that makes them a favorite for tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauces, and stews. Great for growing in containers because of their determinate growth habit. ~10,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Roma VF Paste Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
Roma seeds are best started 6-8 weeks before the final frost. Begin sowing 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 Roma Tomato seeds outdoors once the threat of frost has passed or once your area’s lowest temperatures exceed 50 F. These plants 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 about 4 inches tall with 1-2 sets of true leaves, harden off the plants before transplanting them outdoors. Till rich, composted soil in your planting location of choice and prepare 8-12 inch holes. Remove all of the smaller leaves on each Roma 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. This method increases root development and improves plant establishment rates. Space the plants 2 inches apart with 3-4 inches in between rows.
Use a trellis or stake for support as the plant grows. You can also transfer Roma 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 Roma tomatoes by scattering a fertilizer of choice (compost tea also works) at the base of the plants throughout the season. Water Roma 1-2 inches per week, depending on precipitation rates. Varieties like 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 Roma VF Paste Tomatoes
Harvest Roma Tomatoes before their skin feels too soft and once their red color is bright. In general, it's recommended to begin harvesting canning tomatoes once they start to turn in color. Harvest tomato plants by gently pulling the bright-red fruit from their green calyx hat with one hand while holding the stem with the other. Ripest tomatoes may be pulled from the vine by hand, while more firm ones should be clipped with shears. Roma paste tomatoes are a determinate bush variety and will have just a few weeks of intense harvest.
About Roma Paste Tomato Garden Seeds
Roma tomatoes are suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses, and large hanging baskets. It is hardy and resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker (Crown Wilt), Fusarium Wilt (Race 1), and Verticillium Wilt. Roma VF tomato seeds produce a tangy, meaty flavor that makes them a favorite for tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauces, and stews. They are great for growing in containers because of their determinate growth habit.
Organic Roma tomato seeds were originally bred in the 1950s specifically for resistance to Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt (VF). They are among the best Roma tomato seeds for growing plum (paste) tomatoes in containers because of their determinate growth habit.
Famous pear-shaped fruits that bring any Italian dish to life. Roma are noted for the juicy paste and few seeds that come from this time-tested tomato. Roma is a mid-season crop that ripens within a 2-3 week period for an easy harvest. Also known as paste tomatoes, Roma tomatoes are commonly used in making sauces, pastes, ketchup, and sun-dried tomatoes thanks to their meaty texture and lower water content than tomato varieties that are best for slicing and fresh eating. Roma tomatoes are a favorite among home canners.
Like all tomato varieties, Roma tomato seeds yield fruits rich in lycopene. It is suggested that this antioxidant reduces the risk of heart disease and is good for the eyes, possibly protecting against macular degeneration. It also may combat prostate cancer and cancers of the intestinal region. Roma tomatoes also provide vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"We recommend planting two batches of about 5-10 plants 4 weeks apart to have two harvests large enough for canning. One at the beginning of the season and one at the end. Once you grow your own tomatoes for canning, you will never believe that you used to buy them!"
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Roma VF Paste Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg - Packet - Approximately 105 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 160,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 800,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (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. |
| Roma VF Tomato Color: | Red |
| Roma VF Tomato Flavor: | Tangy, rich, meaty texture |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 75-80 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18 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 |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 18 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, Fusarium Wilt 1, Late Blight, Root Knot Nematode, Verticillium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt 1. 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, sauces, stews, soups, sun-drying, etc. |