Tomato - Roma

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Tomato - Roma

Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They may also be seeded outside after the last average frost date. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. The Italian Roma is an absolutely excellent, old heirloom tomato used for sauce or canning. The very firm, meaty 3 inch pear-shaped fruits have very few seeds. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. The Tomato Bush Italian Roma, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a determinate type Heirloom paste tomato from Italy. They are very productive and can produce up to 200 fruits on compact vines. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes are generally started inside. ... more info

 

Bachelor Button - Dwarf Mix The Bachelor Button Dwarf Blend, 'Centaurea cyanus', is a blend of purple, light blue, pink, and white flowers that will impress you. In addition to the wonderful blend of colors, Bachelor Button Dwarf Mix has other admirable traits including drought tolerance. Bachelor Button will naturalize as the seeds the plant drops will quite readily come back the next year to produce another crop of beautiful flowers. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost. In warm climates, plant in late summer or early fall for winter bloom. Bachelor Button prefers full sun but they will withstand some light shade.

Tomato - Roma