Enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious Roma tomatoes with West Coast Seeds La Roma Tomato Seeds. These vigorous and uniform plants produce exceptionally early and heavy yields of 85-113g (3-4 oz) tomatoes, perfect for making sauces and homemade tomato paste. La Roma tomatoes are compact, making them ideal for large containers, greenhouses, or under cloche covers. Resistant to Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, Verticillium wilt, and Tomato Mosaic virus, La Roma ensures a healthy and productive crop.
Key Features:
- Early & Heavy Yield: Produces 85-113g (3-4 oz) Roma tomatoes early and abundantly.
- Perfect for Sauces: Ideal for making sauces and tomato paste.
- Disease Resistant: Resistant to Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, Verticillium wilt, and Tomato Mosaic virus.
- Compact Growth: Suitable for large containers and small garden spaces.
- Hybrid Seeds: Ensures uniform and vigorous growth.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season crop.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Start indoors in early spring with bottom heat. Transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 7°C (45°F).
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 25-35°C (68-95°F). Seeds sprout in 7-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Keep seedlings under bright light to prevent legginess.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Mix finished compost and manure into the soil, and add 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each transplant.
- Support: Use tomato cages to support bush types and prevent sprawling.
- Watering: Regular watering is vital, but avoid letting the plants sit in water. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage fruit ripening.
- Transplanting: Space bush transplants 45-60cm (18-24") apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48") apart.
Harvesting:
- Timing: Harvest when the fruit is the desired color. Green tomatoes can ripen indoors at cool temperatures if they are blemish-free.
- Method: Pick fruits regularly to encourage continued production.
Pest & Disease Management:
- Blossom End Rot: Prevent by ensuring even watering and adding calcium to the soil.
- Late Blight: Use drip tape for watering and avoid splashing the leaves. Apply Bordo Copper Spray regularly in late summer.
- Flea Beetles: Protect young plants with Floating Row Cover.
Companion Planting:
- Best Companions: Asparagus, basil, beans, borage, carrots, celery, chives, collards, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, and peppers.
- Avoid: Brassicas, dill, corn, and potatoes to prevent pest and disease spread.
Maximize your garden's productivity with the early and heavy-yielding La Roma Tomatoes from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, these tomatoes are ideal for making delicious sauces and tomato paste. Shop now and enjoy a bountiful harvest of flavorful Roma tomatoes.
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Enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious Roma tomatoes with West Coast Seeds La Roma Tomato Seeds. These vigorous and uniform plants produce exceptionally early and heavy yields of 85-113g (3-4 oz) tomatoes, perfect for making sauces and homemade tomato paste. La Roma tomatoes are compact, making them ideal for large containers, greenhouses, or under cloche covers. Resistant to Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, Verticillium wilt, and Tomato Mosaic virus, La Roma ensures a healthy and productive crop.
Key Features:
- Early & Heavy Yield: Produces 85-113g (3-4 oz) Roma tomatoes early and abundantly.
- Perfect for Sauces: Ideal for making sauces and tomato paste.
- Disease Resistant: Resistant to Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, Verticillium wilt, and Tomato Mosaic virus.
- Compact Growth: Suitable for large containers and small garden spaces.
- Hybrid Seeds: Ensures uniform and vigorous growth.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season crop.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Start indoors in early spring with bottom heat. Transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 7°C (45°F).
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 25-35°C (68-95°F). Seeds sprout in 7-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Keep seedlings under bright light to prevent legginess.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Mix finished compost and manure into the soil, and add 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each transplant.
- Support: Use tomato cages to support bush types and prevent sprawling.
- Watering: Regular watering is vital, but avoid letting the plants sit in water. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage fruit ripening.
- Transplanting: Space bush transplants 45-60cm (18-24") apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48") apart.
Harvesting:
- Timing: Harvest when the fruit is the desired color. Green tomatoes can ripen indoors at cool temperatures if they are blemish-free.
- Method: Pick fruits regularly to encourage continued production.
Pest & Disease Management:
- Blossom End Rot: Prevent by ensuring even watering and adding calcium to the soil.
- Late Blight: Use drip tape for watering and avoid splashing the leaves. Apply Bordo Copper Spray regularly in late summer.
- Flea Beetles: Protect young plants with Floating Row Cover.
Companion Planting:
- Best Companions: Asparagus, basil, beans, borage, carrots, celery, chives, collards, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, and peppers.
- Avoid: Brassicas, dill, corn, and potatoes to prevent pest and disease spread.
Maximize your garden's productivity with the early and heavy-yielding La Roma Tomatoes from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, these tomatoes are ideal for making delicious sauces and tomato paste. Shop now and enjoy a bountiful harvest of flavorful Roma tomatoes.
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