A determinate paste tomato bearing dense, egg-shaped fruit with few seeds, ideal for sauces, passata and bottling. Compact and bush-like, it needs little staking.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Roma'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Roma' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Roma'
Tomato 'Roma' suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Roma' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Roma' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Roma' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Roma' in the garden
Tomato 'Roma' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Tomato 'Roma'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Roma'
Plant Sale lists Tomato 'Roma' as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Roma' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
