Rio Grande Tomato, Roma (Paste) Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
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$6.00
Rio Grande tomatoes are large, meaty, pear-shaped tomatoes that turn a deep red colour when fully ripe. Tomato paste, sauce, and juice can all be made with these tomatoes. This hardy variety is resistant to VFF and adapted to extreme temperatures. Stakes or cages are recommended to support plants due...
Rio Grande tomatoes are large, meaty, pear-shaped tomatoes that turn a deep red colour when fully ripe. Tomato paste, sauce, and juice can all be made with these tomatoes. This hardy variety is resistant to VFF and adapted to extreme temperatures. Stakes or cages are recommended to support plants due to the potential for heavy crops and to keep the fruit clean and easy to pick.
Botanical name : Lycopersicon esculentum
Common name : Rio Grande Tomato, Roma (Paste) Tomato
Size at maturity : 4”
Days to maturity : 85
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring / Summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : 1/2"
Plant spacing : 24"- 36"
Ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 10,000