Rutgers Tomato is a classic, early maturing annual with a heavy production of 6-8 oz fruits in 80 days. The sweet full-bodied red tomatoes have a thick skin and yields in several flushes. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Rutgers Select rarely has issues with cracking and is resistant to wilt and stem canker.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent to prevent cracking and stem canker. Watch for tomato hornworms, slugs, and pill bugs. Excess moisture and humid weather invites fungal diseases like blight.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Basil, Bee Balm, Cucumber
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