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Getting Roma Tomatoes to Ripen Together: Choose Determinate Varieties

'Roma' is determinate—should ripen at once. If yours don't, try other determinate paste types: 'Belstar', 'Viva Italia', 'Plum Dandy'. 'San Marzano' is indeterminate (ripens over time). Find seeds online.

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