Tomato - Roma

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Tomato - Roma

The Tomato Roma, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a determinate type Heirloom paste tomato from Italy. The Italian Roma is an absolutely excellent, old heirloom tomato used for sauce or canning. The very firm, meaty 3 inch pear-shaped fruits have very few seeds. They are very productive and can produce up to 200 fruits on compact vines. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. ... more

 

Lobelia - Laguna ™ Compact Blue with Eye The Lobelia Laguna ™ Compact Blue with Eye, 'Lobelia Hybrids', is a beautiful blue Lobelia that fits perfectly into the Proven Winners collection. It's large blue flower is accented with a bright white eye. Laguna is an oustanding plant for all summer flowering performance. This Lobelia works well as a great mixed container plant although it has the color and habit that allow it to stand alone as a specimen. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Tomato - Roma