Roma Tomatoes are the go-to variety for canning, saucing, and cooking, prized for their meaty texture and rich, authentic tomato flavor. These bright red, thick-walled, plum-shaped tomatoes have very few seeds, making them ideal for quick and easy processing.
Key Features:
Fruit Size: 3–6 oz
Days to Maturity: 80 days
Plant Type: Indeterminate (continues to grow and produce throughout the season)
Disease Resistance: Resistant to Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt Race 1, and Nematodes
Uses: Perfect for sauces, canning, and cooking
Planting Season: Warm season
Growing Requirements:
Light: Full sun
Spacing: 18–36 inches between plants
Planting Depth: 1/4–1/2 inch
Sowing Method: Start indoors
Hardiness Zones: 3–10
Whether you’re making sauce, canning for the winter, or adding them to your favorite dishes, Roma Tomatoes are an essential variety for any garden.
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.