Roma VF Tomato Seeds, Grow Your Own Flavorful and Disease-Resistant Tomatoes Seeds For Planting

Roma VF Tomato Seeds – Grow Your Own Flavorful and Disease-Resistant Tomatoes

Key Attributes

• Product Name: Roma VF Tomato Seeds
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated
• Growth Habit: Determinate (bushy)
• Mature Size: 3-4 feet tall
• Days to Maturity: 75-80 days
• Fruit Characteristics: Oval-shaped, meaty, deep red tomatoes
• Flavor Profile: Rich, tangy, and less watery—ideal for sauces and pastes
• Disease Resistance: Verticillium Wilt (V) and Fusarium Wilt (F) resistant
• Hardiness: Warm-season crop, not frost-tolerant
• Light Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil (pH 6.0-6.8)
• Uses: Ideal for sauces, pastes, canning, and fresh eating

Planting Instructions

Starting Seeds Indoors (Recommended for Strong Growth)

• Begin 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in seed trays.
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix.
• Keep soil temperature at 70-80°F (21-27°C) for fast germination.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently above 50°F (10°C).

Direct Sowing (For Warm Climates Only)

• Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost when the soil has warmed up.
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart.

Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Water deeply 1-2 times per week, keeping soil evenly moist. Avoid overhead watering.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at planting and switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer when flowering begins.
• Support: Staking or caging is recommended to keep plants upright.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture, prevent weeds, and regulate soil temperature.

Harvesting

• Harvest when tomatoes are deep red and firm.
• Roma tomatoes can be left on the vine to fully ripen or harvested slightly early and ripened indoors.
• Store at room temperature for best flavor—do not refrigerate.

Pest & Disease Control

• Common Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, tomato hornworms—use neem oil or insecticidal soap.
• Common Diseases: Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt, but avoid root rot by ensuring proper drainage.