Tomato 'Roma VF' Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Grow one of the most reliable plum tomatoes with Tomato 'Roma VF' (Solanum lycopersicum). This classic variety produces heavy crops of elongated, firm-fleshed fruits with few seeds and rich flavor, making it ideal for sauces, pastes, and cooking. Vigorous and disease-resistant (Verticillium and Fusarium wilt), 'Roma VF' is a dependable choice for gardeners who want both yield and quality.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep and keep soil moist at 20–25°C until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant outdoors or into greenhouses after frost, spacing 45–60 cm apart.

• Support plants with stakes or cages for best results.

Key Features

• Classic plum tomato variety

• Produces firm, meaty fruits with few seeds

• Perfect for sauces, pastes, and cooking

• Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt

• High yields and dependable growth

Ideal For

• Homemade sauces and pastes

• Cooking, roasting, and preserving

• Outdoor beds, greenhouses, and containers

• Gardeners seeking a disease-resistant tomato

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 45–60 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For maximum flavor, allow fruits to fully ripen on the vine before harvesting.