Italian Roma tomato

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Roma'
Plant type: Annual fruit (indeterminate)
Botanical family: Solanaceae

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual (zones 4 to 10)
Harvest period: July to September

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — water at the base, avoid moisture on the foliage

Spacing: 40 to 50 cm between plants, 70 cm between rows or growing in a deep pot of at least 30 cm.

Companion plants: Basil, garlic, marigold
Enemy plants: Fennel, potato

Description

An iconic Italian variety renowned for its dense, slightly juicy, and very flavorful flesh. Its oblong shape makes it ideal for sauces, preserves, coulis, and baking. Few seeds, a beautiful firm texture, and excellent cooking performance make it a must-have in any good culinary garden. Easy to grow, it is determinate, compact, and very productive. A true mainstay of Mediterranean recipes, straight from the garden to the kitchen!

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