TheMartinos Roma Tomato is unusual among old tomato varieties. This 2-ounce paste tomato will supply you with hundreds of fruits. They are borne in clusters of 4 to 6 and seem immune to the blossom end rot that plagues the larger paste varieties. Yields begin in the early midseason. TheMartinos Roma Tomato makes a truly fine sauce.

25 seeds

PLANTING

Solanum lycopersicum

Determinate

Germination:7-14 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-85F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/4 deep

StartingIndoors:6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 75-80F soil temperatures. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot,thin to the strongest seedling, or use the 20 Row seedling flat, transplanting into individual pots whenseedlings get their 3rd set of leaves.Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted to of the suggested measurement. Transplant out after the last frost. Space 24-36″ apart

Sowing Outdoors:Only in areas with very long growing seasons. Sow after the last frost.

Harvest:When fruit is red (or color of the variety planted) and firm.

Tips: The Martinos Roma Tomato needsfertile well-drained soil, amend with compost and/or add organic fertilizer.Keep well watered for optimum growth. Mulching retains moisture and helps with disease.Planting seedlings deeper than they were growing in their pots helps make a stronger roots system. Do not apply excessive nitrogen, which can promote excessive foliage and poor fruit set.