Midnight Roma

‘Midnight Roma’ is an antioxidant-rich purple roma-type tomato developed in 2021 by Jim Mayers, an OSU College of Agricultural Sciences professor, at Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA, by crossing ‘Oregon Star’ with ‘Indigo Rose’*. It was selected as the best cultivar for flavor and disease resistance. It was first introduced commercially by ‘Row 7 Seed Co.’ in Tarrytown, New York, USA, in 2022.
Semi-determinate regular leaf plant produces elongated plum-shaped saladettes weighing 2-3oz./60-75g with a very dark, almost black appearance due to the extremely high level of anthocyanin. The color deepens with direct sunlight and antioxidant levels rise in direct proportion to sun exposure. The fruit offers dense, meaty flesh with sweet and tart flavors and a light citrus aftertaste, making this a well-suited choice for jams and preserves. Resistant to Verticillium Wilt. Mid-to-late season, 80-90 days to maturity.