Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Making delicious sauces, pastes, soups, and ketchup is easy with Viva Italia Tomato Plant. This plum tomato plant produces high yields of juicy 3-to 4-ounce rosso corsa, or “racing red”, fruit. Bred by Goodness Grows Edibles, this high sugar, dependable plum tomato plant produces sweet fruit that are so flavorful they can be eaten straight off the vine; they are also delicious chopped in salads, sliced and added to sandwiches, or paired with mozzarella, olive oil, and basil. Growing upright and bushy, this vigorous grower, also known as Solanum lycopersicum 'Viva Italia', syn. Lycopersicon lycopersicum, and Viva Italia F1, produces small yellow flowers prior to fruiting. Tomatoes ripen in 75 to 80 days and should be picked when the tomatoes are at least two-thirds red; they can also be canned/frozen. A determinate plant, Viva Italia Tomato Plant requires minimal pruning. Simply trim the plant’s lowest set of leaves to prevent disease.
Viva Italia Tomato Plant Care
Plant Viva Italia Tomato Plant during the spring after the last frost date. Choose a spot that gets full sun. Ensure that the soil is very rich, moist, and well draining. Romas grow best in acidic soil. Aim for a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Amend the soil with peat moss / coco coir if needed. Space plants two feet apart. To give this plum tomato plant more support, stake it.
Growing Viva Italia Tomato Plant
A vigorous grower, Viva Italia Tomato Plant matures in 75 to 80 days. Reaching a maximum height of 4 to 6 feet and spread of 18 to 36 inches, this perennial should be staked/caged to provide it with adequate support and protection from the elements. Cold hardy in zones 8-10, this plant tolerates a variety of climates. If planted in a container, ensure that this plant has a location with high humidity and at least 8 hours of full sun.
Plant Viva Italia Tomato Plant as a specimen in a container or as part of a group in a bed. If grown in a container, choose an 18-inch pot to start and repot when needed in a new container that is twice as big. In a thriller-spiller-filler combination, this plant, adding color, height, and texture, best serves as a thriller.
Watering Viva Italia Tomato Plant
Viva Italia Tomato Plant adores moisture. Provide this roma tomato plant with 1 to 2 inches of water weekly. Try to keep the soil continuously moist.
Feeding Viva Italia Tomato Plant
Apply a balanced fertilizer at the time of planting. Continue to feed this plant twice a month with a 5-10-10 fertilizer throughout the season.
Viva Italia Tomato Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 36 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 36 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: N/A |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Goodness Grows |
| Common Name: Viva Italia Tomato Plant |
| Other Name(s): Viva Italia Tomato |
| Scientific Name: Tomato 'Viva Italia' |
- SKU:
- 1231004989-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.