Rutgers tomato seeds - Vegetable Plant

Rutgers Tomato is a warm season variety known for its uniform fruit development and balanced plant growth. It produces medium sized plants suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting. This variety adapts well to a range of climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained fertile soil. It is typically grown during the main warm season for consistent fruit production.

Features

• Produces uniform fruits on medium sized plants
• Adaptable to a range of climates
• Suitable for garden beds raised beds and container planting
• Performs best in full sunlight conditions
• Requires consistent moisture for steady fruit development

Specifications

• Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Common name (US): Tomato
• Seed type / variety: Rutgers
• Growth habit: Annual determinate
• USDA zones: 3 to 11
• Planting season: Spring to early summer
• Growing season: Summer to early fall
• Sowing Season: Spring March to May Early Summer June
• Germination time and conditions: 5 to 10 days in warm soil 20 to 30 C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well drained fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: Moderate keep soil evenly moist
• Mature plant size: 90 to 120 cm height 60 to 90 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 45 to 60 cm apart