{"product_id":"tomato-seeds-cherry-cherry-roma","title":"Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Cherry Roma","description":"\u003cp\u003e75-80 Days to maturity from transplant. \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e. Cherry Roma Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Also marketed as Baby Roma and Mini Roma, this productive indeterminate variety yields heavy clusters of 1-inch, deep red, oval fruits with the classic Roma shape in miniature. The firm flesh, thick skin, and low moisture content give these little tomatoes an intense sweet flavor and exceptional shelf life — perfect for snacking, salads, saucing, or market sales. ~6,950 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-80 from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48-60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48-72 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Vining (indeterminate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0-6.8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 65-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to common tomato issues including hornworm, aphids, and whiteflies; resistant to fusarium and verticillium wilt. Avoid blossom end rot by maintaining consistent soil moisture and calcium levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Roma Tomato Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Roma Tomato Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, sweet, and slightly spicy with rich Roma-style depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant; frost sensitive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cherry Roma Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Sow seeds 0.25 inch deep in a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix and keep the soil warm — 75 to 85 F is ideal for good germination. A heat mat is highly recommended. Once seedlings develop their first true leaves, pot them up into 3-4 inch containers. Harden off transplants outdoors for 1-2 weeks before moving them into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Space transplants 36-48 inches apart in rows 4-5 feet apart to give the vigorous vines plenty of room. Provide sturdy caging or staking at transplant time, as Cherry Roma is an indeterminate variety that will continue growing all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently and evenly — fluctuating soil moisture can cause blossom end rot or fruit cracking. Side-dress with compost or a balanced tomato fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season. Remove suckers (the small shoots that emerge from the crotch between the stem and branches) to improve airflow and direct energy into fruit production. Cherry Roma is a strong, high-yielding plant and benefits from a trellis or tomato cage to keep the heavy fruit clusters off the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Cherry Roma Tomatoes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Roma tomatoes are ready to harvest 75-80 days from transplanting, when fruits have turned a deep, uniform red and give very slightly to gentle pressure. Unlike many cherry types, these have notably thick skins that resist cracking and hold up well after picking — harvest regularly to keep the plant producing. Snip clusters with scissors or pinch fruits off individually at the stem. If frost threatens before all fruits have ripened, harvest green tomatoes and allow them to ripen indoors at room temperature away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Cherry Roma Tomato Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Roma is also widely known as Baby Roma and Mini Roma — all three names describe the same compact, oval fruit that captures the rich flavor of a full-sized Roma in a grape-tomato package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety was introduced to Seed Savers Exchange in 1999 by Meilie Moy-Hodnett of Maryland, who described it as a \"suspect wild or antique variety\" with an unknown origin, giving it a certain air of mystery that has only added to its charm among collectors and home gardeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick skins and relatively low moisture content that give Cherry Roma its flavor intensity also make it a standout for drying, saucing, and canning — and a good storage tomato compared to most cherry types. It has won several informal tasting tests over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTLM sources this variety from A.P. Wilhite Seeds, a family seed company with deep roots in open-pollinated tomato production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cherry Roma is one of those tomatoes that just keeps delivering all season. I cage mine and let them go — by mid-summer, I have more little red gems than I know what to do with. They hold on the vine longer than most cherry types without splitting, and they store beautifully on the counter for days after picking. My personal favorite for a quick pasta sauce.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCherry Roma Tomato Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mg - Packet - Approximately 60 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.25 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,738 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 6,950 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 27,800 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 111,200 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Cherry Roma Tomato seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"250 mg Packet","offer_id":44924021866611,"sku":"81936","price":4.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.25 oz","offer_id":44924021899379,"sku":"81937","price":54.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44924021932147,"sku":"81938","price":129.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44924021964915,"sku":"81939","price":344.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1770759493_tomato_cherry_roma_comp_45b60fd4-3e44-470e-98da-61bb8c75c051.jpg?v=1778026202","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/tomato-seeds-cherry-cherry-roma","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}