Characteristics and description of the Rome tomato variety, its yield

Tomato Rome is a variety for gardeners who prefer large, fleshy fruits. Tomatoes have a sweet taste and a beautiful grooved shape.

General characteristics of the variety

The variety belongs to the category of indeterminate, mid-late or late, depending on the natural conditions of the region. The bushes are tall and massive. The height in a greenhouse reaches two meters. The average bush size is up to 1.6-1.8 meters.

Tomatoes are classified as mid-late. The growing season from the appearance of the first seedlings to the beginning of harvest ripening is at least 75 days.When growing Rima in mid-latitudes or northern regions with cool summers, this period increases to 80-90 days.

The variety has good yield and a large mass of fruits.. The average weight of one tomato is 600 grams. With proper care and control of the ovary, it is possible to obtain tomatoes weighing 1.5 kg. The fruits have a round, slightly flattened shape. Size – large. The shape is ribbed, especially in the area of ​​the stalk. In a state of technical maturity, the color of the tomato is rich red. The taste is excellent. Tomatoes are distinguished by their meatiness and sweet taste.

The variety is best suited for fresh consumption and the preparation of tomato juice.

Rules for sowing seeds

The Roman series of varieties belongs to the category of mid- or late-ripening. Their propagation is carried out using the seedling method.

1. Seeds are planted in the last ten days of February or the first ten days of March. About 60 days should pass before the seedlings are transferred to the ground.
2. For seeds, peat pots or seedling containers filled with a nutrient mixture for tomatoes are used.
3. The seeds are pre-treated with a manganese solution.
4. Planting material is distributed with a density of 2-3 seeds per 1 cm. The seeds are buried no more than 1 centimeter.
5. The containers are covered with film until the first shoots appear and kept in a warm room.
6. Plant picking is done in the phase of 2 true leaves.
7. Fertilizer is applied twice at the seedling stage. The first feeding is 5-10 days after picking. The second 7-10 days before transferring to the ridges.

Features of care and advantages of the variety

Rome tomatoes can be grown in greenhouse and outdoor conditions. The seedlings are transferred to the ground after the last frost, in the second half of May.Plants are placed in closed heated greenhouses in mid-to-late April.

For seedlings, a bed with holes is prepared according to a pattern of 50 by 60 centimeters. No more than 2-3 plants are placed per 1 square meter. When caring for tomatoes, follow a number of rules.

1. Stepsonning. To obtain a high yield tomatoes require pinching. The main bush is formed into 2-3 stems.
2. Garter. The variety belongs to the tall category. With proper care, the height of plants can reach 2 meters. The garter is carried out as the plant grows. The main stem is fixed, as well as the clusters with fruits.
3. Watering. Plants require abundant watering. Settled warm water is used for humidification.
4. Loosening and weeding. Timely removal of weeds and loosening of the soil allows you to avoid the development of diseases.
5. Fertilizer. Tomatoes respond well to organic fertilizers. Feeding is done several times. It is necessary to apply fertilizer 1-2 weeks after planting in the ground. The second time tomatoes are fed at the stage of ovary and fruit formation.
6. Accommodation. The Rome variety is a late-ripening variety. When placed in shaded areas it produces a late harvest. For this reason, it is planted in closed greenhouses or well-lit areas.

Numerous reviews have made it possible to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of tomatoes. Positive qualities include:

• high productivity;
• large weight of fruits;
• fleshiness;
• disease resistance;
• ease of care.

Considering the description of the variety, the main disadvantage is the late ripening of the crop. In open ground, the fruits ripen only in early August.