Rio Grande Tomato
Rio Grande Tomato
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Rio Grande Tomato is a semi-determinate Roma-type that delivers big flavor in a petite, productive package. Its small fruits bring a bold balance of acidity and sweetness, ranking it among the most flavorful paste tomatoes for both fresh eating and cooking. Compact plants yield heavily all season, a great fit for smaller gardens.
At a glance
- Variety: Rio Grande Tomato
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO, Roma/paste type
- Plant habit: Semi-determinate, compact
- Fruit: Small, flavorful slicer and paste tomato
- Yield: Heavy and continuous
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Fresh eating and salads
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
- Small-space and container gardens
- Continuous-harvest plantings
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost and transplant after frost. The semi-determinate, compact habit suits small spaces but still benefits from a stake or cage. Give full sun and consistent moisture for heavy yields.
Flavor profile
Bold and well balanced between sweet and acid, unusually rich for a Roma-type tomato.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.
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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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