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Roma VF — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Roma VF
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-80days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil reaches 60°F and all frost danger has passed.

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red
Size: 2-3 oz
Shape: Elongated oval, plum-shaped
Flavour: Rich, concentrated tomato flavor with low moisture content

In the kitchen

Paste, sauce, canning, drying, pizza sauce, marinara. Excellent for preserving.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, cutworms, spider mites
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, bacterial spot, blossom end rot
Resistance: Verticillium wilt (V), Fusarium wilt (F)

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

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

CarrotsHelp aerate soil around tomato roots and don't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control tomato pests

ChivesRepel aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting tomatoes

PeppersShare similar growing requirements and don't compete heavily for resources

BorageAttracts pollinators and beneficial insects while reportedly improving tomato growth

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesProduce juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits growth of tomatoes through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 0.83
Fat (g): 0.63
Carbohydrate (g): 5.51
Fibre (g): 2.1
Vitamin C (mg): 27.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.98
Vitamin K (µg): 4.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.06
Folate (µg): 10
Calcium (mg): 11
Iron (mg): 0.33
Magnesium (mg): 11.9
Phosphorus (mg): 28
Potassium (mg): 260
Zinc (mg): 0.2

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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.

Roma VF

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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