Tomato “Roma” is a determinant type of vegetable, perfectly adapts to climatic conditions. The characteristics and description of the Roma tomato variety will give complete information about the fruits. The plant is not exposed to fusarium, verticillium. In the season it gives a lot of fruits that are perfectly preserved without damage to the presentation and taste.
Description
Roma tomatoes have gained immense popularity in Australia, Italy. In Our Country, farmers fell in love with this type due to its versatility, as well as ease of care. Southern regions and other parts of the country where good, mild weather allows tomatoes to be grown in open areas. In those regions where the summer is not very warm, there may be temperature fluctuations at night, it is better to give preference to the greenhouse method of cultivation, use film shelters.
Description of tomato Roma:
- deterministic view.
- Mid-season, the fruits begin to appear on the 105-115th day after sowing the seeds.
- Useful properties, taste and other qualities are preserved even when frozen. Thus, Roma tomato can be used in winter for cooking any dishes.
- The fruits grow in the form of plums, their flesh is dense, has a large amount of sugar.
- Tomatoes are small in weight, on average about 80 grams.
- Bushes, like fruits, are small, up to 0,8 m in height. There are few branches on them, due to the dimensions they can be planted on 1 sq. m. up to 7 bushes.
In Our Country, they began to deal with this species not very long ago, all seeds are supplied from Holland, but there are already reviews and photos of the Roma tomato yield from farmers. Some people believe that this particular species is not suitable for use in salads and is better used for seamings, tomato paste, sauces.
All the nutrients that the plant takes from the soil are spent on the formation and ripening of tomatoes. Roma variety can be stored for a long time, transported over long distances. On average, from 1 sq. m. you can get up to 12 kg of crop.
Brief information is presented in the video:
Among the positive qualities of Roma tomatoes are:
- Low maintenance requirement.
- A long period of fruiting, sometimes even until the first frost.
- Good immune system.
- Small size bushes.
- Excellent yield.
- High transportability.
The disadvantages include only vulnerability to high humidity, with this you need to be careful not to lose the crop. A visual description of the Roma tomato is shown in the photo:
Rules of landing
Reviews and description of Roma tomato indicate the need to plant it in those places where other crops grew, for example, cucumbers or zucchini.
The whole process of growing seedlings is simple rules:
- To prepare the substrate, it is imperative to use several components: soil from the forest or garden, sand, humus, and ash.
- If there is no time to prepare the substrate, it can be replaced with universal mixtures that are sold in stores. They can be used for growing any crop. In addition, you can buy soil exclusively for tomatoes, it is also suitable for the Roma variety.
- With self-preparation of the substrate, it must undergo heat treatment. It is necessary to place the composition in the oven and ignite or simply pour in hot potassium permanganate.
- After preparing the land, getting rid of harmful bacteria in it, the containers for planting seeds are filled. The container must have holes for drainage.
- The soil needs to be watered and compacted a little.
- In the prepared container with earth, a recess is made, about 1,5 cm, and the distance between them is about 5 cm.
- Rum seeds are placed in the grooves. You can use a separate container for each seed.
To obtain ideal, strong seedlings, you need to do a seed treatment before sowing. According to Roma tomato reviews, one of two methods is chosen for the procedure:
- Heat treatment of seed, for 20 minutes at 50 degrees. Immediately after this, the raw material must be cooled in water, and then left for 24 hours in an Epin-based product, although it can be replaced with other solutions that stimulate growth.
- Etching with potassium permanganate (1%) for half an hour. Further, the seeds are soaked in a solution of “Epin” or “Cicron”.
For the treatment of Roma seeds, many farmers advise using the following solutions:
- Ideal.
- Appin.
- Stimulus.
It should be noted that Roma tomatoes from many manufacturers have already been processed, such information is indicated on the packaging for the seed.
Although the Roma tomato variety is considered determinant, a lot of attention needs to be paid to the soil. It is ideal for planting to use fertile and light soils. Before planting seedlings, it is necessary to make holes, with such a height that the root system will have.
Seedlings should be planted at right angles if they are strong but small. In the case of planting overgrown plants, the ideal angle is 45 degrees. The Roma variety should be formed in one stem, and per 1 sq. m. of land, 6-8 bushes are enough. If 2-3 stems are formed, then the number of bushes per square should be reduced.
Looking through photos of Roma tomato, reading reviews, chefs recommend using them for drying.
Care
The description of the Roma tomato variety is simple and care is also simple. It is best to grow in greenhouses if the climate is unstable or in open ground when planting in the southern regions. Care includes several elementary rules:
- Tomato Roma F1 loves proper pinching, which is done on time. Thus, the formation of bushes in 1-3 stems begins.
- It is necessary to water the plant 2 times a week, taking into account the weather, as well as the growth period. For a Roma tomato, you need about 3 liters of water per bush.
- The bushes will not refuse irrigation with water, but only warm liquid will be required.
- Watering is carried out only under the root of the plant.
- For the first feeding, you must use a solution made from 500 ml of liquid mullein, 1 tbsp. l. nitrophoska. 10 liters of water are added to the resulting mixture, and 500 ml of the finished mixture is enough for one bush.
- For the second feeding, 500 ml of chicken manure, 1 tbsp. l. superphosphate, 1 tsp. potassium sulfate. 10 liters of water are added to the mixture and each bush is watered with 500 ml of solution.
- The last top dressing is created from 1 tbsp. l. potassium humate and 1 tbsp. l. nitrophoska. A similar amount of water is added, and watering is also carried out by analogy with the first fertilizers.
In addition, it will be necessary to carry out constant removal of weeds, loosen the soil, and also use preventive measures to eliminate diseases and pests.
Collection and storage
For long-term storage, it is recommended to pick the fruits when they are just beginning to turn red or turn brown. After that, you can put them in the sun to ripen. After a couple of weeks, they will be fully ripe, and the taste is no different from ripening on the bushes.
If a cold snap sets in, the temperature drops to +5 degrees, then you also need to collect all the tomatoes, and then remove the bushes. Roma tomatoes are harvested in August, and the exact time depends on the weather and the time of planting the seedlings.
It is better to store tomatoes in wooden boxes, the fruits themselves should not have damage, rot and other defects. Storage is carried out in a cellar or a well-ventilated place, then Roma will last for 2-3 months.
Reviews
Conclusion
Having studied the description and photo of the tomato variety Roma, we can draw some conclusions. This species is well suited for the greenhouse method of cultivation and for open ground. Most of the reviews about the Roma variety are positive. The collected fruits are suitable for fresh use, for preparations and various culinary dishes. Tomatoes are well suited for conservation, pickles, freezing and drying. This is characterized by the small size of the tomatoes.
Many note a positive feature that the Roma variety does not require serious personal care. When using the standard rules for growing and caring, each gardener will be able to get about 5-7 kg of fruit per 1 sq. m.