• Abundant yield of juicy and delicious tomatoes. Rendement abondant de tomates juteuses et délicieuses.
  • High-quality seeds for growing your tomatoes. Des semences de haute qualité pour la culture de vos tomates.
  • Grow juicy tomatoes with Rutgers Tomato Seeds. Cultivez des tomates juteuses avec des graines de tomates Rutgers.
  • Start your tomato garden with Rutgers Tomato Seeds Start your tomato garden with Rutgers Tomato Seeds
  • Ideal for planting and harvesting your own fresh tomatoes. Idéal pour planter et récolter vos propres tomates fraîches.
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Rutgers Tomato Seeds

Rutgers Tomato Seeds

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Rutgers Tomato Seeds are renowned for their rich flavor and versatile culinary uses. This heirloom variety originated from Rutgers University in New Jersey, where it was developed for its exceptional taste and disease resistance. The tomatoes produced from these seeds are medium-sized, round, and deep red in color, with a deliciously balanced sweet and tangy flavor. They are perfect for slicing and adding to salads, sandwiches, and sauces. Rutgers Tomato Seeds are easy to grow and thrive in a variety of climates, making them a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these seeds are sure to produce an abundant harvest of flavorful tomatoes that will delight your taste buds.

    How To Grow

    To sow Rutgers tomato seeds, start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant the seeds in trays or pots filled with seed starting mix, covering them lightly with soil. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide ample sunlight or artificial light for germination. Transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost when they have developed strong roots and true leaves, spacing them about 45-60 centimeters apart in well-draining soil and full sunlight.

    To grow Rutgers tomato seeds, provide them with full sunlight and well-draining soil. Water regularly, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. Support the plants with stakes or cages as they grow to keep them upright. Remove any suckers that develop in the leaf axils to encourage larger fruit production. Harvest ripe tomatoes as they mature, typically 70-80 days after transplanting.

    Harvesting

    To harvest Rutgers tomato seeds, select fully ripe tomatoes from healthy plants, cut them open horizontally, and scoop out the seeds along with the gel. Ferment the seeds and gel mixture for a few days to break down the gelatinous coating. Then, rinse the seeds thoroughly to remove debris and dry them completely. Store the dried seeds in a cool, dry place for future planting.

    Seed Saving

    To save Rutgers tomato seeds, choose healthy, fully ripe tomatoes from strong plants. Cut the tomatoes open horizontally and scoop out the seeds along with the gel. Ferment the seeds for a few days to remove the gel coating, then rinse and dry them thoroughly. Store the dried seeds in a cool, dry place for future use.

    Extra Facts

    Rutgers Tomato Seeds
    Planting Methods: Directly sow Rutgers tomato seeds in well-prepared soil about 0.64 cm deep. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination occurs.
    Blooming Season: Rutgers tomatoes typically bloom during the summer months.
    Planting Season: Plant Rutgers tomato seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when the soil temperature is consistently above 10°C.
    Latin Name/USDA Zones: Solanum lycopersicum / USDA Zones 3-11.
    Sunlight Required/Height: Rutgers tomatoes require full sunlight and can grow to a height of approximately 120-180 centimeters.
    Shelf Life After Test Date: Store Rutgers tomato seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 3-5 years after the test date.
    Seed Type: Non-hybrid, open-pollinated seeds.
    Soil Type: Rutgers tomatoes prefer loam soil but can also thrive in clay or sandy soil types.

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