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- Q.Pruning Roma Tomatoes - Our roma tomatoes have prolific growth. Is this a normal growth pattern? Do they need heavy pruning?
- Q.Roma Tomatoes - Do you nip out the side shoots of ROMA tomatoes the same as you do for other tomatoes?
- Q.Roma Tomatoes - The leaves on my roma tomatoes are curled up. The other tomatoes look normal. The romas have fruit on and ...
- Q.Roma Tomatoes - Is it possible to grow Roma tomatoes in a planter (on a very sunny deck area) or do they need ...
- Q.My Roma Tomatoes Are Not Growing Big - I am growing Roma Tomatoes in a garden box and have been watering them since it's getting pretty hot here ...
- Q.Roma Tomatoes - Our Roma tomatoes planted in containers are doing well except we just noticed the tomatoes are turning brown at the ...
- Q.Brown On The Bottom Of The Roma Tomatoes - Why do I have brown on the bottom of the Roma tomatoes in my garden? The tomato fruit is still ...
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Anonymous on
December 21, 2014Q.pruning roma tomatoes
Our roma tomatoes have prolific growth. Is this a normal growth pattern? Do they need heavy pruning?
Answered by
Nikki on
December 22, 2014
Certified ExpertA.You can prune, but it is a personal choice as to whether you do it. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/should-you-prune-tomato-plants.htm
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pschlentz on
December 22, 2014A.They do not need pruning. Keep them off the ground by simply supporting them with tomato stands (should have been put on when planted), or you can use a 4' tall roll of large diameter chicken wire from Home Depot, making a ring around the plant, if you have no other support in place.
You may need to hammer stakes into the ground up against and tied to the support cage to keep it from falling over from it's own weight. The plants get large and somewhat heavy, especially while they establish fruit. Use planting ties to tie the branches to the cage. Then get ready to start canning tomato sauce! Roma's are the primary tomatoes used in sauces for their great flavor!Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
theshelfords on
May 9, 2015
northamtonshireQ.Roma tomatoes
Do you nip out the side shoots of ROMA tomatoes the same as you do for other tomatoes?
- Answered by
shelley on
May 9, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The answer to your question is yes you can but it's really optional. The decision to prune is a controversial one it seems. There are those that say it should not be done on bushy tomato varieties such as roma as it will reduce tomato yields. Then there are those (http://backyardgenie.com/delicious-roma-tomatoes/week-12-cutting-sucker-branches-from-roma-tomato-plants/) that say it should be done because those side shoots draw away nutrients from your developing tomatoes. It all depends on what your school of thought is on this. You can try pruning some and not others and compare/contrast the quality and quantity of the yields which will help guide you in future plantings.
You can read more about this controversial issue here:
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Anonymous on
June 15, 2015Q.roma tomatoes
The leaves on my roma tomatoes are curled up. The other tomatoes look normal. The romas have fruit on and are blooming. I water every other day.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2015A.There are several reasons this could be happening. The most likely and harmless is temperature fluctuations. This article can give you some other possibilities:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-leaves-curling.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
Missrosie on
June 15, 2015 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 23, 2015Q.Roma Tomatoes
Is it possible to grow Roma tomatoes in a planter (on a very sunny deck area) or do they need to be in a garden type environment?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2015A.Yes, you can. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htm
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joanr62 on
June 24, 2015
Greensboro, NCQ.My Roma Tomatoes Are Not Growing Big
I am growing Roma Tomatoes in a garden box and have been watering them since it's getting pretty hot here in NC. But they are growing very small. One was ripe but looked like a golf ball size cherry tomato before it started to rot. Do I need to add more fertilizer within the soil than what I used?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 25, 2015A.Water is very much a part of tomato success, but good rich soil, adequate container size, full sunshine, a good organic fertilizer are all important. Don't over fertilize, this will cause all plant and no fruit. Follow package instructions.
I have great success adding Epsom Salt to all my tomato plants as soon as they are blossoming.
I would add about 1/8 cup sprinkled around the base of the plant and watered in each week.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htm
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Anonymous on
June 25, 2015Q.Roma Tomatoes
Our Roma tomatoes planted in containers are doing well except we just noticed the tomatoes are turning brown at the bottom (not the stem end) before they ripen. Can you explain why? Thanks in advance--my grandchildren are feeling sad for their plants.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 27, 2015A.This is blossom end rot. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
KeileesMom on
June 25, 2015 - Asked by
Krnmiller56 on
June 29, 2015
98354Q.brown on the bottom of the Roma tomatoes
Why do I have brown on the bottom of the Roma tomatoes in my garden? The tomato fruit is still green but the bottom of he fruit is brown.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 29, 2015A.This is Tomato Blossom End Rot.
Here is a link that will help.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
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