Detailed Description

Produces an intense, red colored, round tomato fruit on a strong vine. A highly productive, open pollinated heirloom that has been around since 1934. Rutger tomatoes were originally developed by a Rutgers University scientist named Lyman G. Schermerhorn in co-operation with the Campbell's Soup Company. The Rutgers Tomato was developed by crossing Marglobe with a variety called JTD.

These vegetable & herb seeds are either organic and heirloom or both! All garden seeds are packaged in recycled catalogs giving gardeners an eco-friendly way to buy seeds.

Product Details

Approximately 50 seeds per packet

Zones: 3-9

Planting Depth: 1/4" inch

Spacing: 18-24" inches between plants, 3-4 feet between rows

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Germination: 8-11 days

Days to Maturity: 74 days from transplant

Type: Heirloom

Yield: 100lbs per 100 ft. row

Vine: Determinate

Weight: 6 oz. per tomato

Fruit: Meaty globe, thick-walled bright blood-red tomatoes. Mild, sweet flavor.

Resistance: VF

Comments: Great for slicing or canning. Crack resistant