Rutgers Tomato

$ 2.00

75 days. (Determinate)  The Rutgers Tomato was developed by crossing Marglobe with JTD.  Rutgers produces vibrant red, round tomato fruits on a strong, disease resistant vine. Tomatoes average 2-4 inches across and 2-3 inches high.  The average weight of Rutger's luscious fruit is about 1 pound per fruit.  Makes a great slicer for sandwiches or salads. 

Developed by Rutgers Univ. for Campbell's Soup Company in 1934.

Contains 25 heirloom seeds

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Azriel Collier
Sandwich to sauce, a must!

Easy to grow, I weave it into my welded wire fence trellis. Big enough for slicing, firm enough for chopping for salads, and great to make salza and sauces with. A more robust flavor than beefsteak or romas so it is great sliced or sauced for a robust tomato flavor. Produces better than romas here in our hot humid summers. No blossom end rot with these. LUV EM!

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Ray White
Tasty and loves Arizona heat

Rutgers is probably the most dependable tomato I grow. It is a bit thick skinned so resists cracking--an important consideration here in Arizona where it's hot and dry and I tend not to water as regularly as I should. It has great flavor as an added bonus too. Vigorous vines need support. I normally use 4'tall welded wire cages but I think it might do even better on a trellis.