{"product_id":"tomato-roma","title":"Tomato Roma","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"861\" class=\"\"\u003eTomato Roma \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Solanum lycopersicum) originating from Mexico is a classic plum tomato variety known for its firm, meaty texture, low moisture content and slightly sweet taste, making it ideal for sauces, pastes, and preserving. With its determinate growth habit, Tomato Roma reaches a compact bush height of around 75–100 cm, producing clusters of egg-shaped red fruits (approximately 7–9 cm long) that are rich in flavour and easy to process. This Italian heirloom type matures in 80–110 days, offering abundant yields with relatively low maintenance – perfect for South African home gardens and small-scale producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"974\" class=\"\"\u003eRoma Tomatoes thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, performing well in garden beds or large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"974\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional and Medicinal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eRich in lycopene\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful antioxidant linked to heart health and reduced cancer risk.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHigh in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003evitamin A\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e – boosts immunity and supports heart and skin health.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1967\" class=\"\"\u003eLow in calories, supports digestive health and weight management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; Insectary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYellow flowers attract pollinators such as bees and hoverflies, increasing fruit set.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility and Garden Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent for cooking, roasting, drying, preserving, and saucing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIdeal for compact urban gardens or raised beds.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeterminate habit means\u003cstrong\u003e predictable, concentrated harvests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTomato Roma flourishes under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\/Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15-25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerminate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30x150 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80-110 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fruit 7-9 cm \/ Plant 75-100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFull sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrefers a well drained \u003ca title=\"Substrate\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/category\/soil\/substrate\"\u003esubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Amendment\" title=\"Amendments\"\u003eamendments\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Craft Soil\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Craft%20Soil\"\u003epre-made soil\u003c\/a\u003e containing all the necessary base additives. Ideal pH 6.0–6.8.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeep, regular watering; avoid wetting leaves to reduce fungal risk. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the vegetative stage use a \u003ca title=\"Vegetative Fertilisers\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Vegetative\"\u003ebalanced nutrient feed\u003c\/a\u003e, while during flowering\/fruiting stage switch to a more \u003ca title=\"Flowering Fertiliser\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Flower\"\u003epotassium and phosphorus rich nutrient\u003c\/a\u003e feeding regime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRoma tomatoes prefer warm, dry weather with good airflow; avoid prolonged humidity and frost-prone conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eModerate (50–70%); ensure good ventilation to prevent blight or fungal disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough determinate, Roma may benefit from light staking or cages to support fruit-heavy branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTomatoes and cannabis requirements are very similar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \u003c\/strong\u003efrom\u003cstrong\u003e being planted alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Basil\" title=\"Basil Options\"\u003ebasil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/french-marigold\" title=\"French Marigold\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/borage\" title=\"Borage\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eborage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/garlic-chives\" title=\"Garlic Chives\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\" title=\"Lettuce Options\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/spinach-swiss-chard-fordhook-giant\" title=\"Swiss Chard Spinach\"\u003espinach\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Carrots\" title=\"Carrot Options\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecarrots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIntercropping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pair with basil, marigolds, or clover for pest control and soil health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Follow with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peas-greenfeast\" title=\"Peas Greenfeast\"\u003epeas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Clover\" title=\"Clover Options\"\u003eclover\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\" title=\"Lettuce Options\"\u003elettuce\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid same family (nightshades or brassicas) in the same bed for 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoil Rejuvenation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant after nitrogen fixers to restore nutrients. Namely \u003ca title=\"Red Clover\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/red-clover\"\u003ered clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"White Clover\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/white-clover\"\u003ewhite clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Lucerne Aurora\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/lucerne-aurora\"\u003elucerne\u003c\/a\u003e (alfalfa), \u003ca title=\"Peas Greenfeast\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peas-greenfeast\"\u003epeas greenfeast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid planting with potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efennel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecorn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"0.1g (36 Seeds)","offer_id":47061890334963,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.4g (144 Seeds)","offer_id":47061890367731,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/TomatoRomaFruit.png?v=1749031139","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/tomato-roma","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}