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Rutgers Select Tomato
3.0
(2 reviews)
$3.99
Packet - 50 Seeds
Flat $5.99 shipping
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Non-GMO
Quick Facts
Days to Maturity75 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24 - 36 Inches
Germination5–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Rutgers Select Tomato
Developed at Rutgers in the 1920s and still famous for its remarkable flavor and large yields of solid, meaty, deep-red fruits, perfect for canning. This latest strain adds better disease resistance for even better yields, but keeps the old-fashioned flavor and quality.
- Days to Maturity: 75
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 3 - 5 Feet
- Fruit Weight: 6 - 8 Ounces
- Resistant to:
- Alternaria Stem Canker
- Fusarium Wilt (Race 1)
- Stemphylium Gr. Leaf Spot
- Verticillium Wilt
- Indeterminate
Catalog Page: 18
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
3 - 5 Feet
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep do I plant them?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 5–10 days.
How far apart should I space the plants?
Recommended spacing: 24 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Rutgers Select Tomato$3.99 · Packet - 50 Seeds
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