Striped Roman Tomato

Red striped roman is a popular variety of Tomato, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Red striped roman'). This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Red striped roman is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet). Mexico is believed to be where Red striped roman originates from. Red striped roman Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.	Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red striped roman is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Red striped roman are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 as Tomato is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant. Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination. By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red striped roman about 42 days before your last frost date.	Days to Germination How long does it take Red striped roman to germinate? 8 days Average 8 days \| Min 4 days \| Max 12 days (2) Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Red striped roman? + 49 days Average 49 days \| Min 49 days \| Max 49 days (1) Days to Maturity How long until Red striped roman is ready for harvest / bloom? + 99 days Average 99 days \| Min days \| Max days (0) Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Red striped roman? = 156 days

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Red striped roman exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Red striped roman plant. Fruit Hardiness Is Red striped roman frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Red striped roman come from? Mexico Mature Height How tall does Red striped roman grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does Red striped roman grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet USDA Zone Range What zones does Red striped roman grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Red striped roman. 5.5 - 7.5 Sun How much sunlight does Red striped roman need to grow? Full Sun Water Requirements How much water does Red striped roman require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Red striped roman need? Medium Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Red striped roman need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Red striped roman in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F Sowing Depth How deep to plant Red striped roman? 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Red striped roman 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches Edible? Is Red striped roman edible? edible