General Information

  • Category- Vegetable, Salad, Fruit
  • Binomial Name- Solanum lycopersicum
  • Common Names- Roma, tomato
  • Spread- 12-24 inches**
  • Height- 40-60 inches**
  • Average Production- 40-60 units per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 75-90 days

Nutrition Values:

  • Calories: 18
  • Water: 95%
  • Protein: 0.9 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 3.9 grams
  • Sugar: 2.6 grams
  • Fiber: 1.2 grams
  • Fat: 0.2 grams

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A- 42 μg
  • Vitamin C- 13.7 mg
  • Vitamin E- 0.5 mg
  • Vitamin K- 7.9 μg
  • Vitamin B3- 0.6 mg
  • Vitamin B6- 0.1 mg
  • Vitamin B9- 15 μg

Minerals

  • Potassium- 237 mg
  • Calcium- 10 mg
  • Iron- 0.3 mg
  • Manganese- 0.1 mg
  • Magnesium- 11 mg
  • Phosphorous- 24 mg
  • Sodium- 5 mg
  • Zinc- 0.2 mg
  • Copper- 0.1 mg
  • Fluoride- 2.3 μg
  • Choline- 6.7 mg

*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.

Environmental Requirements:

  • Soil-  Warm, well-drained, rich in organic content
  • Soil Moisture- 25%
  • Soil pH- 6.0-6.8
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring (February-March) and Winter(October-November)
  • Temperature range- 18-30 Celsius

Tips to Grow Roma Tomato:

  1. Arrange good quality of roma tomato seeds.
  2. The soil should be moist and potting mix with organic material such as perlite, vermiculite, neither too wet nor too dry. 
  3. Sow the seeds about ½ deep in the soil. When seedlings raised, plant the seedlings. Thin out the seedling after true leaves appear, and continue growing them in the mix two inches apart. 
  4. We can add some compost or manure throughout the season for better growth.
  5. Since Roma tomatoes are a bush variety, they don’t need pruning. Instead, you should trim around the plant to get rid of any unwanted or damaged parts. But remember, too much trimming can lead to reduced yields.
  6. Your tomatoes will be ready to harvest in about 70 to 80 days after planting. Because Roma tomato is a determinate plant, all its fruits will ripen at about the same time, This is a big advantage.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

Vegetables, Fruits, Salad