Italian Roma Tomato, Roma (Paste) Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Italian Roma Tomato, Roma (Paste) Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum): Italian Roma tomatoes are a popular paste tomato variety. They're ideal for sauces and pastes because of their dense, meaty flesh, low moisture content, and few seeds. Roma tomatoes have a cylindrical shape and grow to be about 3 inches long. They come in a range of colors, from deep red to pink and orange. The Roma tomato plant grows in a compact bush and can produce a large yield if properly cared for.
Botanical name : Lycopersicon esculentum
Common name : Roma Tomato, Roma (Paste) Tomato
Size at maturity : 3"
Days to maturity : 75-85
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring / Summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : 1/2"
Plant spacing : 18"-24"
Ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 10,000