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- After consulting with family in the tomato canning business in Sicily, Francesco, Carlo and Giuseppe Aiello and brother-in-law Anthony Gangi founded Aiello Brothers & Company.
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When the Aiello brothers established Contadina in 1918, their goal was to produce canned tomatoes that matched the standard set in their native Italy. A hundred years later, we maintain our founders' passion and commitment to quality by using fresh, vine-ripened Roma tomatoes that are grown and packed with care. Our Quality
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Either grow from seed sown in a heated propagator from late winter to early spring, or buy young, ready-grown plants. Transplant into larger pots, eventually growing in large individual pots, growing bags, or in the ground. Support and tie in plants as they grow and regularly feed and water.
GrowRoma tomatoesin full sun and a sheltered spot outdoors, or inside in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Because Roma tomatoes grow tall but have a relatively small spread, they are a good choice for small spaces.
Only plant outside after the last frosts have passed, in late May or early June. Plant into fertile soil or potting compost and tie the plants to sturdy supports.
Water regularly – an even supply of water is important as too little water means fewer, smaller fruit and also results in nutrient deficiencies. Conversely, too much water ‘dilutes’ the flavour and causes fruits to swell rapidly and split, which is an open invitation to grey mould that then spreads to healthy fruits. Ideally, water in the morning o...
‘Roma’ is a semi-determinate or bushy type of tomato which doesn’t need ‘pruning’ as such. Train or tie growth regularly to its support to avoid the plant becoming a tangled mass of stems.
Sow seed indoors in warmth (18-21°C) from February to early April. Once seedlings have germinated, transplant to individual 8cm pots and grow on in a warm well-lit place such as a sunny windowsill. Pot on into larger pots once the roots have filled the first pots. Use peat-free, multi-purpose compost for growing in pots.
Like all tomatoes, ‘Roma’ is liable to a number of potential pest and disease issues, though the right growing conditions will avoid most problems to some extent. The variety ‘Roma VF’ is most widely sold as it has good natural resistance to two common tomato diseases: verticillium wilt and fusarium wilt. Aphids, whitefly, and red spider miteare pe...
The Roma tomato or Roma is a plum tomato popularly used both for canning and producing tomato paste because of its slender and firm nature. Commonly found in supermarkets in some countries. Roma tomatoes are grown in the United States, Mexico, Australia, and Great Britain.
Our Roma brand combines more than 65 years of heritage to bring the best Italian ingredients to America. In 1951, at the age of 20, Louis G. Piancone left Corato, Italy, for the United States. In 1955, Piancone decided to pursue the true American dream and opened an Italian delicatessen in Bradley Beach, New Jersey.
Aug 29, 2023 · Roma tomatoes, in spite of the name, were not created in Rome, or even in Italy. They were actually first developed in the US, by the USDA Agricultural Research Service in 1955. 1. The plant was created by breeding the ‘San Marzano’ heirloom tomato from Italy with a variety called ‘Pan American’.
- Solanum lycopersicum ‘Roma’
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May 27, 2024 · Roma tomatoes, often referred to as plum tomatoes, are a nutrient-dense variety of tomatoes known for their egg or plum shape. They are particularly favored for sauces and pastes due to their thick flesh, fewer seeds, and low water content.
Here is how you can cultivate Roma tomatoes in your own garden. Roma tomatoes are plum tomatoes, that, when fully ripe, are often egg or pear-shaped. Here are some of our favourite varieties, and tips on how to get the best out of your plants.
