{"product_id":"roma-tomato","title":"Roma Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoma 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are productive and reliable, making Roma a staple in kitchen gardens for gardeners who want tomatoes that perform exceptionally well in cooking and canning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Determinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth habit: Compact, upright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 45-60 cm (18-24\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport: Staking or caging recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; suitable for large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoma 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTomato sauce and paste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanning and freezing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSalsas and cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaster establishment and earlier harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniform fruit set for preserving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: home preservers, sauce makers, raised beds, containers, and gardeners looking for a reliable, purpose-built cooking tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223053455531,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p35_d795977f-acb8-4259-bf58-e8930a00f0b3.jpg?v=1771536574","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/roma-tomato","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}