Tasty Italian plum tomato with meaty flesh and few seeds. Best grown outdoors but can also be grown in a glasshouse. Semi-determinate, may need support. Lycopersicon lycopersicum.

An essential tomato for sauces and preserves

Tomato ‘Roma VF’ (Solanum lycopersicum) offered by Semences OSC.

An exceptional paste-type variety, ideal for sauces, juices and canning. The plum-shaped red fruits are firm, not very juicy and contain very few seeds, making them ideal for culinary preparations. This tomato, resistant to verticillium wilt and fusarium, offers a bountiful harvest in 75 to 80 days. Determinate growth for uniform ripening.

Plant height : 50-70 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 30 seeds
Growth Type : Determinate
Tomato Type : Paste
Days to harvest : 75-80 days
Degree of difficulty : Easy
Frost Tolerance : Killed by Frost
Companion plants : Basil, peppers, onions
Enemy plants : Potatoes, cabbage
Suggested Uses : Sauces, preserves, juices
Plant Type : Annual

Cultivation method :

Sow seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use a peat moss-based mix for best germination. Maintain a temperature of 70-75F to speed up germination (10-14 days). Once seedlings are 1.5 inches (4 cm), transplant into individual pots and lower the temperature to 60-65F (15-18C). Harden them off before transplanting into the ground in late May, spacing them 2 feet (60 cm) apart.
Tomatoes require full sun exposure, constant watering at the base, and crop rotation to limit disease. Avoid composting diseased plants. Apply mulch to protect plants and maintain consistent moisture.