This heirloom variety of tomato produces a high yield of pear-shaped red fruit with thick walls, meaty texture, and only a few seeds. The roma tomato variety, sometimes called plum tomatoes or Italian tomatoes, are a favorite for cooking into sauce and canning. Because the Roma tomato contains less moisture than many other varieties, they are also a top choice for chopping into salsas and dehydrating for sun-dried tomatoes. A determinate, the Roma tomato plant produces tomatoes that ripen at about the same time. For the best flavor, allow your Roma tomatoes to ripen on the vine. Disease Resistance: F V. Expect approximately 75 days to mature Roma tomato fruit. See below for additional growing information.

• What are Roma tomatoes good for?
  Roma tomatoes are excellent for canning, making into sauce, using in sauces and soups, and slicing up for salads. They have a lower water content and fewer seeds than many other tomatoes.


• How do you seed Roma tomatoes?
  Roma tomatoes are easy to seed. Just cut into quarters. Use a paring knife to remove the seed sack.


• How big are Roma tomatoes?
  Roma fruits are about 3 inches long and weigh about two ounces. Roma tomatoes are bigger than cherry tomatoes and smaller than beefsteak tomatoes.


• Are Roma tomatoes determinate or indeterminate?
  Roma tomatoes are determinate.


• How tall will Roma tomato plants get?
  Roma tomato plants usually grow 3-4 ft. tall.