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Mt. Roma Tomato

$6.00

Solanum lycopersicum

Days to Maturity: 75 from transplant

Are you a mountain or short-season gardener? These exciting Mountain Roma (Mt Roma) tomatoes are uniquely adapted to your colder climate! They will delight you with their classic pointed Roma shape, and texture perfect for tomato paste and stuffing. They are also disease resistant.

Mountain Roma was originally bred in Montana from the early Heinz tomato varieties. Grown by Groundwork in Paonia, CO.

Be sure to check out all of our short-season (less than 90 day) tomato varieties:

  • Goluboy Les (Blue Forest)
  • Peacevine Cherry
  • San Marzano
  • Mt Roma
  • Sungold
  • Cyril's Choice
  • Gold Nugget
  • Alaska
  • Mountain Girl
  • Cold Set
  • Market Miracle
  • Moscow
  • Black Cherry
  • Russian Green
  • Gold Rush Currant
  • Coyote

Planting Instructions: Start Mt Roma Tomato seeds indoors under grow lights or in a greenhouse 6-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2+ weeks after last frost when soil has warmed a bit. Space plants at least 4 feet apart. Support growth with tomato cages, a trellis or wire. Water regularly but avoid overwatering (soil should be moist but not wet).

Seed Saving Instructions: When fully ripe, pick your tastiest fruits from the most vigorous plants. Cut open and squeeze Mt Roma Tomato seeds and juice into a jar. Secure a cloth over the jar so air can enter. Ferment the juice and seeds in the jar for 2-3 days. Then strain and rinse the seeds. Dry on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.

Approx 25 Mountain Roma Tomato seeds per packet

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Solanum lycopersicum

Days to Maturity: 75 from transplant

Are you a mountain or short-season gardener? These exciting Mountain Roma (Mt Roma) tomatoes are uniquely adapted to your colder climate! They will delight you with their classic pointed Roma shape, and texture perfect for tomato paste and stuffing. They are also disease resistant.

Mountain Roma was originally bred in Montana from the early Heinz tomato varieties. Grown by Groundwork in Paonia, CO.

Be sure to check out all of our short-season (less than 90 day) tomato varieties:

  • Goluboy Les (Blue Forest)
  • Peacevine Cherry
  • San Marzano
  • Mt Roma
  • Sungold
  • Cyril's Choice
  • Gold Nugget
  • Alaska
  • Mountain Girl
  • Cold Set
  • Market Miracle
  • Moscow
  • Black Cherry
  • Russian Green
  • Gold Rush Currant
  • Coyote

Planting Instructions: Start Mt Roma Tomato seeds indoors under grow lights or in a greenhouse 6-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2+ weeks after last frost when soil has warmed a bit. Space plants at least 4 feet apart. Support growth with tomato cages, a trellis or wire. Water regularly but avoid overwatering (soil should be moist but not wet).

Seed Saving Instructions: When fully ripe, pick your tastiest fruits from the most vigorous plants. Cut open and squeeze Mt Roma Tomato seeds and juice into a jar. Secure a cloth over the jar so air can enter. Ferment the juice and seeds in the jar for 2-3 days. Then strain and rinse the seeds. Dry on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.

Approx 25 Mountain Roma Tomato seeds per packet

Mt. Roma Tomato

Mt. Roma Tomato

$6.00