Grow a concentrated harvest for the kitchen with Tomato Paste Roma Determinate. This heirloom paste tomato produces firm, meaty, oblong fruit with rich tomato flavor and a low seed-to-flesh ratio. Its compact determinate growth habit makes harvests easier to manage and suits smaller gardens while supplying tomatoes ideal for sauces, salsa, paste, canning, and roasting.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 10/25. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Tomato Paste Roma Determinate?

• Meaty Paste Tomato: Firm fruit and a low seed-to-flesh ratio mean less excess liquid when making sauces and preserves.
• Concentrated Harvest: Determinate plants produce much of their crop within a shorter window, making them practical for batch canning.
• Compact Growth Habit: Bush-style plants fit more comfortably into raised beds and smaller garden spaces than sprawling indeterminate vines.
• Versatile Kitchen Flavor: Rich tomato flavor works beautifully in sauce, salsa, paste, roasting recipes, and fresh dishes.
• Non-GMO Heirloom Seed: Open-pollinated seed allows gardeners to grow a traditional favorite and save properly isolated seed.

Planting Tips for Success

• Start Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the expected last frost, then transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed.
• Provide Full Sun: Choose a location receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight for vigorous growth and flavorful fruit.
• Prepare the Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil amended with compost or other organic matter.
• Space Properly: Set plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to support airflow and their compact, bushy habit.
• Support the Crop: Use a sturdy cage or short stake to keep heavily loaded branches and fruit off the ground.
• Water Consistently: Water deeply at soil level and maintain even moisture, avoiding prolonged soggy conditions and large moisture swings.
• Fertilize Thoughtfully: Feed according to soil needs and avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage foliage at the expense of fruit.
• Harvest: Pick fruit when it reaches full color and feels firm but ripe, typically around 80 days after transplanting under suitable conditions.

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• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
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• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License by the State of Texas.
• Great Customer Service: David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.

Cooking Methods

• Sauce and Paste: Simmer the meaty fruit into a thick, deeply flavored base with less cooking time needed to remove excess water.
• Canning: Preserve a concentrated harvest as crushed tomatoes, sauce, salsa, or other recipes by following a tested canning method.
• Roasting: Roast halved tomatoes to intensify their sweetness and add rich flavor to pasta, soup, and side dishes.
• Fresh Preparation: Dice the firm fruit for bruschetta, salads, sandwiches, and fresh salsa.
• Freezing: Freeze prepared tomatoes or finished sauce for convenient use in future meals.

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Nutritional Information

Typical values for one medium raw tomato, about 123 grams:

• Calories: 22
• Total Fat: 0.2 grams, 0% Daily Value
• Sodium: 6 milligrams, 0% Daily Value
• Total Carbohydrate: 4.8 grams, 2% Daily Value
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5 grams, 5% Daily Value
• Total Sugars: 3.2 grams
• Protein: 1.1 grams
• Vitamin C: 17 milligrams, 19% Daily Value
• Potassium: 292 milligrams, 6% Daily Value

Nutritional values are approximate and apply to harvested raw tomatoes, not planting seeds. Values can vary with fruit size and growing conditions.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Fruit appearance, maturity, yield, and flavor can vary with climate, soil, weather, and growing practices.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excess moisture until planting.
• Planting Zones: Use local frost dates and growing conditions to determine the best indoor starting and transplanting times for your area.

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