Tomato 'Sart Roloise'
Solanum lycopersicum
Our very own seed!! And a top favorite on the farm.
I am SO obsessed with this tomato, that I decided to save my own seed, so the seed I'm sharing is from my personal collection, grown and produced right here! This is not only a visually stunning tomato, the flavor is *insane*. Sweet with just the right amount of acidity and tropical notes of pineapple. So far, everyone who visits the farm loves it. 10/10. In order to save seed, these were the only tomato I grew in my little kitchen garden (the rest of my tomatoes were grown in the tunnel, bc I grow a lot, lol). Indeterminate.
Packet contains approximately 10 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Shape: Beefsteak
Days to maturity: 75–90 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 24” apart in rows 4’ apart
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: 1/4 inch
Germination: 75–85°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 5–6 weeks before transplanting out after danger of frost. There is no need to start any earlier as leggy, root-bound, or flowering transplants can cause stunting and reduce early production (we even prefer small transplants). Once germinated, grow at 60–70°F. At first true leaf, pot-up to 50-cell trays or 4" pots. Always bury all the way up to first set of leaves to develop strong root system (plants develop roots from stems).
We mostly grow indeterminate varieties, which are vine-like plants that continue to grow throughout the season. It's best to provide support, such as a tomato cage, trellis, basket weave, or string and clip system (anything they can grow up vertically). Indeterminates benefit by removing all suckers directly below the first flower cluster. Once fruit beings to set, we also prune out any leaves below to encourage air circulation.
Harvest & Storage
Once established, harvest leaves before flowering begins. Leaves can be harvested 3–4 times per year, cut at ground level. Leaves may be used fresh or dried. To dry, cut bundles into 1/4–1/2" lengths. Dry on a screen surfaced out of direct sunlight in an area with good ventilation. Stir periodically.
