Roma Tomato

Roma is the classic plum tomato prized for its meaty flesh, low moisture content, and rich tomato flavour. This dependable variety produces uniform, oval-shaped fruits that are ideal for sauces, pastes, roasting, and preserving.

Plants are productive and reliable, making Roma a staple in kitchen gardens for gardeners who want tomatoes that perform exceptionally well in cooking and canning.

Plant Details

Plant type: Determinate

Growth habit: Compact, upright

Sun: Full sun

Spacing: 45-60 cm (18-24")

Support: Staking or caging recommended

Container friendly: Yes; suitable for large containers

Fruit and Harvest

Roma tomatoes produce firm, elongated fruits with dense flesh and fewer seeds. Harvest begins mid-season, with many fruits ripening over a concentrated period, making this variety especially convenient for batch processing.

Excellent for:

Tomato sauce and paste

Roasting

Canning and freezing

Salsas and cooking

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

Faster establishment and earlier harvest

Uniform fruit set for preserving

Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting after the risk of frost has passed.

Well suited for: home preservers, sauce makers, raised beds, containers, and gardeners looking for a reliable, purpose-built cooking tomato.