Tomato Roma VF

approx 125 seeds
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NZD 5.15

Highly-flavoursome, plum-shaped tomatoes ideal in Italian dishes such as pasta, sauces, pizza and curries. While Roma is an open-pollinated variety rather than a hybrid, it has been steadily improved to become fusarium wilt and verticillium-resistant (thus the VF in the name).Requires staking.

Product Specifications
How To Grow

In pots or trays of seed-raising mix in a sunny but sheltered position.Sow seed 5mm (¼in) deep, firm down gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 7-14 days.Transfer to final growing position when sturdy enough, spacing plants 50cm (20in) apart. Pinch out side shoots fertilise regularly once first trusses have set

When To Plant Early Spring to Summer - all year round in tropical areas.
When to Sow/Plant Spring
Soil Type fertile

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Recipe

Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread sliced thickly
  • 6 Roma tomatoes (or other ripe and juicy tomatoes)
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 bunch fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 tblsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C with rack in top slot.
  2. Blanch, peel and core the tomatoes then roughly chop.
  3. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil and garlic by shaking in a jar or stirring in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cut the Italian bread on the diagonal, about 1.5cm slices. Brush the slices with olive oil on one side, then place them oil-side down on a cooking sheet in the oven. Remove from oven after the rims of each slice have begun to brown.
  5. Turn the slices over and spoon the tomato mix onto each slice on the olive-oil side then place on a serving tray.