Rutgers Tomato | Platt Hill Nursery

Rutgers Tomato

Platt Hill Nursery is proud to offer the beloved heirloom variety, Rutgers Tomato. With large and vigorous plants that produce round, bright red fruit, this tomato has a rich, delicious flavor that is perfect for canning, fresh eating, salads and sandwiches. Disease and crack resistance make this variety easy to grow, and it requires staking for optimal growth.

As an annual vegetable plant, Rutgers Tomato is prized for its edible qualities, producing red round tomatoes ready for picking from early summer to early fall. This determinate variety bears a full crop all at once, making it easy to harvest and enjoy. The tomatoes have a firm texture and are most often used in fresh eating, cooked and prepared, cooking, pickling, and canning.

When grown, Rutgers Tomato will reach about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. This versatile and delicious variety is perfect for any home garden and will provide delicious and nutritious tomatoes for your family all season long. Trust in Platt Hill Nursery to provide top-quality plants and exceptional customer service.

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