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Rutgers Tomato Plant

Solanum Rutgers
$2494
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Plant Highlights

Rutgers Tomato Plant highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Solanum Rutgers
  • Growing Zones
    3-9
  • Mature Height
    4 - 5 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Soil
    Well drained
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    No
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring

Old-time Favorite Ideal for Canning

Rutgers Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Rutgers Tomato'), is an attractive, old-time favorite with a full-bodied flavor. Ideal for canning, 'Rutgers' ripens from the inside out providing bright red 7 oz. fruits.

At one time, Rutgers Tomato plants became the most famous worldwide and once made up over 70% of the Tomatoes being processed in the United States. Rutgers is still a popular variety that will easily supply the most Tomato-hungry household with an abundance of Tomatoes.

After all these years, it is still one of the best! It is disease resistant. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, Tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest.

Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you are growing Tomatoes in a pot, use plastic because it prevents evaporation and afternoon wilts.

  • Best Seller
  • Disease Resistant
  • Abundant Producer
  • Great For Canning
Rutgers Tomato Plant
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Rutgers Tomato Plant

$2494

Old-time Favorite Ideal for Canning

Rutgers Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Rutgers Tomato'), is an attractive, old-time favorite with a full-bodied flavor. Ideal for canning, 'Rutgers' ripens from the inside out providing bright red 7 oz. fruits.

At one time, Rutgers Tomato plants became the most famous worldwide and once made up over 70% of the Tomatoes being processed in the United States. Rutgers is still a popular variety that will easily supply the most Tomato-hungry household with an abundance of Tomatoes.

After all these years, it is still one of the best! It is disease resistant. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, Tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest.

Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you are growing Tomatoes in a pot, use plastic because it prevents evaporation and afternoon wilts.

Plant Size

  • 4.5 Inch Container
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