Tomatoes - one of the most popular crops grown in suburban areas. There are several explanations for this. First, scientists are constantly working on the breeding of new varieties that are not so capricious to the soil and the place, immune to many pests and diseases. Secondly, a weighty argument in favor of tomatoes, are tasty, healthy and versatile fruits. Red, ripe vegetables can be eaten raw, make juices and sauces, as well as canned for the winter.
Naturally, when choosing tomatoes for planting, gardeners prefer the best of the best. One of these is the tomato "Roma" - a universal variety, with the characteristics and description of which we offer to get acquainted.
Description
Tomatoes "Roma" are suitable for cultivation in the open field, in the presence of favorable weather conditions, as well as for greenhouses.
Bushes
These shrubs are deterministic, that is, stop growing, after the formation of four or five fruit brushes. The height reaches 55, a maximum of 75 cm. The plant is medium thick and compact, covered with large green leaves.
The following varieties are also considered to be determinant tomatoes: Lazy, Ljana, Riddle, Katyusha, Klusha, Raspberry Giant, Aelita Sanka, Rio Fuego, Novice, Khlebosolny , "Chocolate", "Nobleman", "Verlioka Plus", "Bobcat", "Labrador".
Important! On a plot of 1 square. m can easily grow up to 8 bushes, which at the same time, will not interfere with each other.
Fruit
The shape of the tomatoes - oval, elongated, resembles cream. Bright red fruits are covered with a thin skin, and inside is fleshy, dense and juicy flesh. The weight of each of them is 60-80 g.
Characteristic variety
Tomatoes "Roma" is also called "Italian tomatoes". Moreover, their homeland is considered to be the United States, and they are widely distributed in many countries. The variety is very popular in Italy, England, Australia and America. 
The crop ripens in 105-115 days after emergence of shoots. Fruits are very well stored and perfectly tolerate transportation, while maintaining their commercial quality. They are used for various purposes, they are perfect for both raw consumption and for preparing various preparations for the winter. If you prefer the tomatoes "Roma" and apply the correct farming practices, it is possible to achieve yields of 13-16 kg per 1 square. m
Did you know? Tomatoes are considered one of the most popular vegetables in the world. For example, more than 60 million tons of tomatoes are grown throughout the world each year. 16% of them are produced in China. The largest suppliers of these vegetables are China, Turkey, USA, Egypt and India..
Advantages and disadvantages
The benefits of tomato varieties "Roma" include the following:
- Undemanding to care.
- Fruits are suitable for long-term storage in raw and frozen form, as well as for various conservation.
- The variety is characterized by a long period of fruiting, up to stable cold.
- Excellent taste.
- Ease of care, due to the fact that the shrub is of medium growth and has a very compact form.
- Stable high yield.
The disadvantages of this hybrid variety include the fact that tomatoes are quite demanding on the amount of light and humidity, and the soil on which they will grow is also very important.Features of growing
Tomatoes "Roma" are considered unpretentious culture, but the compliance with the rules of agricultural engineering is of great importance. Knowing certain subtleties and nuances, both experienced and novice gardeners, can grow a good crop of beautiful juicy fruits.
Timing
Pre-grown and matured seedlings are planted in open ground when warm weather stabilizes outside and the frosts are over. Most often, this period falls on the month of May. 
The choice of location and the best predecessors
The key to success and good harvest is the right choice of seat. Be sure to consider the fact that the shrub loves light and sun. Humidity also plays an important role: the plant should not be over-moistened, since all sorts of fungal diseases can develop because of this.
Water the tomatoes, always at the root, best defended by water in the sun. Enough to carry out water procedures, 2 times a week. Of course, depending on weather conditions, if the ground has not dried up, then it is better to wait a little with irrigation. 
As is known, crop rotation is also of great importance, the tomatoes "Roma" will grow very well and bring a bountiful harvest after zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower, parsley and dill.
Important! Excessive humidity during flowering can lead to wilting and even drying of flowers, so it is necessary to minimize watering in this period.
Substrate preparation
The soil on which tomatoes will grow must be light and fertile. The ideal option is loamy or sandy soil, which contains a sufficiently high amount of humus. The introduction of humus and wood ash is welcome. 
Experts recommend calcining the substrate before planting tomatoes or watering it with a warm solution of potassium permanganate. If you are not sure that you can prepare the soil for planting yourself, you can use a special substrate for planting vegetables, which can be purchased at any specialty store.
Sowing scheme and care for seedlings
On the preparation of seedlings should think in advance, in early spring, you must begin to sow seeds. Planting material also needs preparation, as does the substrate.
Important! If the seeds are calcined at a temperature of +50 degrees for 20-25 minutes, and then cooled in ice water, or soaked for 30 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, in the future the plant will not get sick and cause unnecessary trouble.
Drainage is laid out on the bottom of the landing containers, the prepared substrate is poured and moistened, then the planting material can be sown. Seeds are buried by no more than 2-3 cm. To speed up the emergence of shoots, you can cover the container with a film and put it in a warm, lit place where the air temperature will not be below +23 degrees. 
When the leaflets appear on the shoots, it is time to dive the seedlings. Before planting in open ground, seedlings are grown for 50-65 days. By the time of transplantation, the stem of the shrub must be strong and developed, and the foliage must be bright green.
While the seedlings will grow in the container, it should be regularly moistened, as well as to feed. It is ideal to alternate complexes of mineral and organic fertilizers and carry out the procedure 3-4 times before planting in open ground.
Features care for adult tomatoes
After the seedlings have grown stronger, and it is already quite warm outside, tomato bushes are planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other. Further care of the plant consists in regular stading, which is carried out to form a shrub in one stem, as well as timely watering and weeding the soil from weeds. 
Tall bushes, it is desirable to provide support, they are tied up to a vertical trellis. The plant is highly resistant to the emergence of various diseases and infections, so if the seeds are properly processed before planting, and the earth is not overwetted, tomatoes will definitely not hurt.
Did you know? In natural tomato juices and pastes, a large amount of lycopene pigment is contained, which helps prevent skin aging.To grow a bountiful crop of tomatoes "Roma" is possible even for a beginner gardener, as the variety does not require specific procedures, and caring for the plant does not cause much trouble. By following the simple rules of agricultural engineering, you can easily grow these delicious, fragrant, versatile in the use of tomatoes, in your summer cottage.
