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roma tomatoes weigh about 2.5 ounces each, and take up about 6.25 cubic inches a bushel is 2150.42 cubic inches, so a bushel is about 344 tomatoes. 344 tomatoes x 2.5 ounces = 860 ounces, 860 ounces / 16 ounces / lb. = 53.75 lbs approximately *A bushel weight is estimated to be about 62 pounds. 32 bushels = 1 shipping ton the difference in density of various fruits and vegetables makes the actual weights between 50 and 80 lbs.
When selecting tomatoes for making sauce, look for ones that are ripe, firm, and free of blemishes. Choose tomatoes that are heavy for their size and have a deep, rich color. Roma tomatoes are often preferred for sauce making due to their meaty texture and low water content.
Yes, Roma tomatoes are determinate in their growth pattern.
Yes, Roma tomatoes are determinate in terms of their growth habit.
Roma tomatoes typically take about 70 to 80 days to grow from planting to harvest.
The 'Roma' tomato is not an heirloom. It is however an open pollinated, so it is somewhat like an heirloom, just not old enough to fit the category. 'Roma' is a very good tomato for sauces as is the 'Amish Paste' heirloom tomato. Both of them have very little seed and meaty flesh which is what you want for doing up tomato sauces and salsa.
Yes, plum tomatoes are often considered the best choice for tomato sauce due to their low moisture content and fewer seeds, which results in a thicker, richer sauce. Varieties like Roma tomatoes are particularly favored for their concentrated flavor and meaty texture. Their natural sweetness and acidity balance well, making them ideal for sauces. Overall, plum tomatoes provide a robust base that enhances the overall taste of the dish.
Roma tomatoes are oblong. Very tasty too.
On average, four diced Roma tomatoes will equal one cup. One cup of diced Roma tomatoes contains 40 calories and 0 grams of fat.
Roma tomatoes typically require around 75 to 85 days to fully ripen.
60 pounds of tomatoes are about 1 bushel 1 bushel is 8 dry gallons 8 dry gallons will yield about 8 liquid gallons when the tomatoes are chopped up 12 pounds of tomatoes are about 1.6 dry gallons this will yield about 25 cups of chopped tomatoes plus or minus a cup or two.