vegetable variety in zone 4a
Roma tomato in zone 4a
Roma · Solanum lycopersicum
- Zone
- 4a -30°F to -25°F
- Growing season
- 120 days
- Days to harvest
- 55 to 90
The verdict
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About Roma
Mild, low-water content, meaty; the workhorse paste tomato. Sauce, canning, drying. Determinate, concentrated harvest, holds well after picking.
Critical timing for zone 4a
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Common challenges in zone 4a
- ▸ Late frosts damage early bloomers
- ▸ Limited peach varieties
Modified care for zone 4a
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Roma in adjacent zones
Other tomato varieties for zone 4a
- Brandywine
Rich, complex, full tomato flavor with high sugar and high acid; the heritage standard for fresh slicing and B…
- Early Girl
Tart-sweet, classic balanced tomato flavor; medium-size red slicer. Fresh, salads, sandwiches. Determinate, ri…
- Sungold
Intensely sweet, candy-like, tropical-fruit notes; small orange cherry tomato. Fresh snacking, salads. Indeter…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Roma tomato grow in zone 4a?
Yes. Roma is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8b, which includes zone 4a.
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