DETAILS
Overview
Compact and very productive, Monica produces lots of meaty Roma-style tomatoes. Fruit is blocky in shape, delicious in flavor. Just right for salsa, sauces, pastes, and canning. Excellent disease resistance. Plants grow well in containers, and benefit from staking.
Sun Exposure
I need at least 4 hours of afternoon sun but can go all day
Growing Season
Dimensions
Height: 60”
Width: 24”
Spacing: 24”
Matures
- 70 Days
Maintenance Notes
Pest-wise, watch out for tomato hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs, rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem, as can misshapen fruit. In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed. Look up your specific variety for more details. Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked. Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to fruits.