Minimum Seed Count: 10

Speckled Roman is an heirloom paste-type tomato known for its elongated, plum-shaped fruits with beautiful red skin streaked in gold. Fruits are meaty with very few seeds, making them ideal for sauces, paste, roasting, and fresh slicing. The flavor is rich, sweet, and well-balanced, and plants are highly productive over a long season. This variety combines old-world looks with excellent kitchen performance and strong garden reliability.

Seed Starting

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost
Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix
Maintain soil temperature at 70–80°F
Germination occurs in 5–10 days

Transplanting

Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed
Harden off plants for 7–10 days before planting
Space plants 24–36 inches apart, rows 3–4 feet apart

Growing Conditions

Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Rich, well-draining soil amended with compost
Ideal soil pH: 6.0–6.8

Watering

Water deeply and consistently at the base of the plant
Mulch to conserve moisture and prevent soil splash

Support

Indeterminate growth habit
Strong staking or caging is recommended due to heavy fruit set

Harvest

Ready to harvest in 75–85 days from transplant
Fruits are ripe when deep red with golden striping and slightly soft to the touch

Tips

Excellent for sauces, paste, and roasting
Prune lightly for airflow and improved fruit quality
Consistent watering helps prevent blossom end rot

Grown, and Harvested in the USA!

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