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Rutgers Tomato Seeds – Classic Red Slicing Tomato for Home Gardens

Rutgers Tomato Seeds – Classic Red Slicing Tomato for Home Gardens

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How to Sow and Plant

Start seeds indoors before the last frost

Sow seeds shallowly in seed trays

Keep soil warm and moist until germination

Harden seedlings before transplanting

Transplant outdoors when soil is warm

How to Grow

Grow plants in full sunlight

Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

Water regularly and deeply

Provide staking or cages for support

Remove weeds and monitor for pests

Tips

Mulch to retain soil moisture

Avoid overhead watering

Prune lightly for better airflow

Harvest fruits when fully red

Rotate crops yearly

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

High-yielding

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Indeterminate

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Rich

suitable-for

Suitable for

Indoor

About
Rutgers Tomato Seeds – Classic Red Slicing Tomato for Home Gardens
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable


Rutgers Tomato is a classic heirloom-style variety developed for excellent flavour and productivity. It produces uniform, round tomatoes with deep red colour and juicy flesh. This variety is widely grown for home gardening and performs well in warm, sunny conditions with proper support.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Medium

plant-height

Plant Height

150–180 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3-10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

60–75 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000165326