Tomatoes form in clusters and seem to do well in weather extremes, both hot and cold. Good disease resistance. Mid-early paste-type tomato. Space 24" apart. Semi- determinate - The Rio Grande is a small slicer tomato grows up to around 4 - 6 oz. What this tomato lacks in size it makes up for in flavor! It is packed with acidity and sweetness. One of the tastiest roma type varieties out there. This variety produces heavy yields on compact plants that will grow all season long.Rio Grande tomato seeds produce well and can withstand changes in temperature. They are generally used for preserving but are also wonderful straight off the vine. This variety grows in about 80 days. Indeterminate.
Rio Grande comes from the Italian strain of paste tomatoes. The University of California developed this variety to thrive in hot, humid weather