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Cherry Roma — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cherry Roma
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-85days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when soil temperature reaches 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red
Size: 1-2 oz
Shape: Small elongated oval, plum-shaped
Flavour: Rich, concentrated flavor with low moisture content, slightly sweet

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, roasting, pasta sauces, drying, preserving

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, cutworms, spider mites
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, bacterial spot, blossom end rot
Resistance: Good resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, and tobacco mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

CarrotsHelps break up soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

OreganoRepels various pests and attracts beneficial pollinators

LettuceProvides ground cover and utilizes different soil nutrients

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth

FennelInhibits growth through allelopathic compounds and attracts harmful insects

BrassicasCompetes for similar nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 63
Protein (g): 1.06
Fat (g): 0.2
Carbohydrate (g): 16
Fibre (g): 2.1
Sugars (g): 12.8
Vitamin A (µg): 3
Vitamin C (mg): 7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.07
Vitamin K (µg): 2.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.049
Folate (µg): 4
Calcium (mg): 13
Iron (mg): 0.36
Magnesium (mg): 11
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 222
Zinc (mg): 0.07
Selenium (µg): 0

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Cherry Roma

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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