Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🍅 Roma tomatoes
Paste tomatoes for sauce and canning. Fewer fruits than cherries, but dense and storage-friendly.
Suitability: 97/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~4.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Apr–Aug · Harvest Jun–Sep
Expected harvest: 31–58 lb
Grocery equivalent: $74–$140
Estimated garden cost: $25–$49
Potential savings: $25–$115/year