Sow indoors March through April approximately six to eight weeks before planned transplanting. Place seed 0.5 cm deep, maintain 21–27°C, and keep mix moist; emergence generally takes 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot seedlings up, and harden gradually. Transplant only after last frost once soil is warm and nights are sufficiently mild.
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Indeterminate elongated cherry tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic red ‘Baby Roma’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Baby Roma’)
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Baby Roma’
Organic indeterminate cherry tomato with small elongated red firm sweet meaty low-moisture miniature Roma-type fruit.
Exposure
Full sun
Difficulty level
Moderate
Discover the plant
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum lycopersicum
Cultivar
Baby Roma
Type
Indeterminate elongated cherry tomato
Cycle
Warm-season annual
Organic red ‘Baby Roma’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Baby Roma’) is a vigorous productive indeterminate variety combining cherry-tomato size with the elongated shape and dense flesh of a miniature Roma. The Biologiquement Vôtre workbook lists maturity near 75 days after transplanting. Clusters of small red firm glossy sweet low-moisture fruit suit salads snacks appetizers roasting and small batches of sauce.
Sow indoors March through April approximately 0.5 cm deep six to eight weeks before transplanting. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture; germination generally takes 7–14 days. Provide intense light immediately after emergence, pot seedlings up, and harden gradually. After last frost and once soil warms transplant in full sun into fertile organic-rich well-drained soil. Space generously and install a strong stake or cage immediately.
Water deeply and regularly at soil level then mulch once soil is warm. Tie stems to support and monitor foliar disease insects cracking and blossom-end rot. Harvest once fruit is uniformly red glossy and slightly yielding to gentle pressure. Pick before frost and discard split mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit. Seed quantity exact height precise fruit weight heirloom status open-pollinated status yield and particular resistance are unconfirmed.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Space plants approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to accommodate indeterminate growth and air circulation.
Establishment temperature
21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Best planting time
Indoor sowing six to eight weeks before last frost; transplant after frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Sow Baby Roma indoors March through April six to eight weeks before last frost approximately 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture until emergence in 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. Transplant after frost into warmed fertile drained soil in full sun. Space generously, immediately install a cage or stake, water at soil level, and mulch. Harvest progressively near 75 days once small fruit is uniformly red.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Watering
Water deeply at soil level when the top three to five centimetres begin to dry while maintaining moisture as evenly as possible. Alternating drought and heavy watering encourages cracking and may contribute to blossom-end rot while constantly waterlogged soil suffocates roots and increases disease. Water in the morning without unnecessarily wetting foliage then mulch once soil warms. During fruit set and sizing avoid prolonged water stress. In a large container check moisture daily during hot weather without leaving standing water in the saucer.
Soil type
Choose deep fertile loose well-drained organic-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH near 6.0–6.8. Incorporate mature compost before transplanting while avoiding fresh manure and excess nitrogen that produces leaves at the expense of fruit. Work soil when neither sticky nor dusty and do not compact the root zone. Even moisture and adequate calcium reserves support healthy fruiting without automatic calcium additions unless testing supports them. Rotate three or four years away from tomatoes peppers eggplants and potatoes.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before transplanting then base later feeding on a soil test or the label of a balanced fruiting-vegetable fertilizer. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes very vigorous stems and leaves but delays flowering and ripening. After fruit set balanced nutrition including potassium and phosphorus may support fruiting without exceeding label rates. Never place concentrated fertilizer against roots and water after application. In containers split a dilute solution rather than using one strong dose. No calcium supplement replaces even watering or a test confirming deficiency.
Seasonal care
In spring sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost and place seedlings under intense light immediately after emergence. Pot up once true leaves develop then gradually harden before transplanting. In summer tie stems to strong support, water deeply at soil level, maintain clean mulch, and remove only diseased leaves or those touching soil. Monitor cracking blossom-end rot aphids and foliar diseases. Harvest small fruit once uniformly red and slightly yielding. In fall pick before frost, remove plants, and plan a three-to-four-year rotation.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
Approximately 40 to 60 L, at least 45 to 50 cm (18 to 20 in) in diameter and depth
Choose a stable 40–60 L container at least 45–50 cm wide and similarly deep with several drainage holes. Fill with airy vegetable potting mix enriched with compost. At planting install a strong cage or stake capable of supporting a vigorous indeterminate plant. Place in full sun, water slowly when the surface begins to dry, and never leave the pot in a water-filled saucer. Mulch lightly, feed moderately for fruiting vegetables, tie stems, and check moisture daily during hot weather.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in Quebec
Growth rate
Vigorous during the warm season
Bloom period
Small yellow flowers in successive clusters through the warm season
Fruiting
Numerous clusters of small elongated red fruit produced progressively until frost
Harvest
Generally harvest near 75 days after transplanting once small fruit is uniformly red glossy and slightly yielding to gentle pressure. Pick progressively because the indeterminate plant continues producing. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors to finish ripening. Do not eat leaves or stems. Discard deeply split mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit. Exact weight yield and maximum storage life are not guaranteed.
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Basil and early lettuce can occupy nearby space when light, water, air circulation, and root room remain sufficient.
Avoid planting with
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Fresh eating salads snacks appetizers roasting and small batches of sauce
From the garden to inspiration.
Roasted Baby Roma tomatoes — Rinse sound fruit, halve, and toss with a little olive oil garlic and herbs. Roast at high heat until edges lightly caramelize while flesh remains intact. Serve hot with pasta toasted bread or salad. Keep ingredients cold before preparation and refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard any mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Baby Roma combines both traits: fruit has convenient cherry-tomato size with the elongated shape firmness and relatively low-moisture flesh of a miniature Roma. It therefore suits snacks and salads as well as roasting and small sauce batches. Exact fruit weight and dimensions are unconfirmed for this lot.
Yes. Indeterminate growth requires a tall cage trellis or strong stake installed at transplanting. Tie stems with soft ties as they grow and distribute cluster weight. In a container choose a stable 40–60 L pot and secure support against wind tipping. Exact plant height is unconfirmed in the workbook.
Generally harvest near 75 days after transplanting once small fruit is uniformly red glossy and slightly yielding to gentle pressure. Pick progressively because the indeterminate plant continues producing. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors to finish ripening. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy or heavily damaged fruit.
The supplied workbook confirms neither heirloom nor open-pollinated status for this lot. The fiche therefore leaves both fields blank and does not recommend saving seed as though it necessarily reproduced the cultivar. Before seed saving obtain written supplier confirmation of variety type and required isolation conditions.
Its strengths, naturally.
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
