Description
Ah, the "Roma" Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)! A traveller's dream and a gardener's pride, it transports your taste buds straight to Italy with its plum-shaped, vibrant red fruits. Known for their rich and robust flavour, these medium-sized wonders come with a smooth texture and minimal seeds, making them a favourite for pastes, sauces, and even salads.
Ready to journey with "Roma"? Plant them in premium quality potting mix if you're going potted or enrich your vege/herb gardens with a top-shelf soil conditioner. Like a tourist soaking up the sun in Rome's piazzas, these tomatoes love their sunlight. Hydrate them well, especially during Bunuru (late summer), and ensure a hearty feed with tomato-specific fertiliser come Djilba (early spring). In about 75-85 days, they'll be ripe for the plucking. While these tomatoes are pretty self-sufficient, giving them a bit of support with stakes is a grand idea, just like a gelato on a hot Italian day. Grow a bit of "Roma" in your backyard and experience la dolce vita every harvest!
| Botanical Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Common Name | Tomato |
| Cultivar | Roma |
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Classification |
Tomato |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Mexico, Central America, Southern America |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 M |
| Width | 50 cm - 1 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Rich, loamy, well-draining soil. |
| Water Requirement | Keep soil moist through growing season. Don't allow soil to completely dry out. Plants may need multiple waterings on really hot days. |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flower Time | Depending on the variety and when the plant is germinated, tomatos can flower any time of the year. Generally they will flower around 1 - 2 months after being planted. Fruit forms 20 - 60 days after flowering. |
| Toxicity | Tomato plants and unripe fruit contain solanine which is toxic to humans, cats, dogs and other animals. Don't allow anyone to ingest any part of the plant other than the ripe fruit. |
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