{"product_id":"tomato-seeds-roma","title":"TOMATO Seeds, Roma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoma (Solanum lycopersicum), also called the plum or paste tomato, is a heirloom variety with firm, meaty, low-moisture fruit and few seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A determinate workhorse bred for sauces, pastes, and canning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum lycopersicum 'Roma'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated paste tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e determinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 75 to 80 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 to 36 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch for seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauces, pastes, and ketchup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanning and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsas and chutneys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking down into thick dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the soil warms, planting deep. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Roma prefers slightly drier conditions than other tomatoes, so water consistently but avoid overwatering. As a determinate type, much of the crop ripens around the same time, which is handy for batch canning. Provide a cage or short stake for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and full-bodied with a dense, meaty texture that intensifies when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"400mg","offer_id":50304497844502,"sku":"B-60-4160595","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/TOMATO_Seeds_Roma.jpg?v=1764624286","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/tomato-seeds-roma","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}