Tomato "Roman Candle"

Tomato "Roman Candle" – a unique mid-season variety with striking cylindrical, bright yellow fruits. These elongated "candles" will not only decorate your garden but are also an ideal choice for summer salads, whole-fruit preserving, and vibrant gastronomic compositions. The indeterminate bush guarantees long and abundant fruiting until the first frost.

• Growth Type: Indeterminate (tall, requires staking and pruning)

• Time to Maturity: Mid-season

• Fruit Shape: Elongated, cylindrical, plum-type

• Color: Bright yellow

• Fruit Weight: 100 – 150 g

• Fruit Length: 5 – 15 cm

• Origin: USA, stabilized by Jeff Nekola and Sur Gronholz.

Key Advantages:

• Ideal Shape for Preserving: Dense fruits of uniform size and shape are perfectly suited for whole-fruit pickling and brining.

• Striking Appearance: Bright yellow, elongated "candles" stand out advantageously in salads and winter preserves.

• Excellent Yield: The indeterminate growth type ensures a prolonged harvest throughout the season.

• Unique Genetics: Originates from the famous varieties 'Swenson's Speckled Roman' and 'Banana Legs', having inherited their best qualities.

• Dense Flesh: The flesh is meaty, with few seeds, and does not crack. Thanks to the sturdy skin and dense flesh, the fruits retain their shape in marinades.

Cultivation Guide:

Sowing for Seedlings:

• Timing: Late February – mid-March.

• Sowing Depth: 1-2 cm.

• Temperature: Optimal for germination +23...+25°C.

Planting Out and Care:

• Planting Time: At 55-65 days old, when the threat of frost has passed.

• Planting Scheme: 40x60 cm.

• Pruning: Recommended to form 1-2 stems with mandatory side-shooting and staking to a support.

• Watering: Regular, at the base of the plant.

• Fertilization: With complex mineral fertilizers throughout the season.