Hey everyone! I started my gardening journey from scratch this February and transplanted my seedlings outside around mid-May. I have a Roma tomato plant that is the same age as my cherry tomato plant, which is already bursting with tiny yellow flowers. However, my Roma has shown no signs of flowers so far, even though it has grown quite wide and split into two main stems—it's about 3 feet tall but not getting taller. I've never grown Romas before, so I'm wondering if this is typical? Should I just be patient, or do Romas generally take longer to flower? I fertilized about a month ago with Jobe's Tomato Fertilizer and water them deeply every other day. The leaves look really healthy and dark green, and they aren't overcrowded. I appreciate any advice you can give!
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So, a little background: cherry tomatoes are indeterminate, which means they keep growing and blooming all summer long. On the other hand, Roma tomatoes are determinate. They grow to a certain size, bloom, and then set fruit all at once. So you can expect your Roma to take a bit longer before you see any flowers! Just give it some time; it’ll bloom soon enough!
On average, it’s about 60-80 days from transplanting to when you’ll start seeing fruit. You just need to be patient a bit longer—it'll be worth the wait!
Just remember, every plant has its own timeline, kind of like how some kids hit puberty at different ages! Patience is key here, so hang in there!
Thanks for explaining that! I had no idea. First year gardener here!