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- 75 days
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Overview
Rutgers was selected in 1934 at Rutgers University with the Campbell Soup Company from a Marglobe by J.T.D. cross, and for decades it was the reference American tomato for both processing and fresh markets. The open-pollinated fruit is red, five to eight ounces, a handsome flattened globe, unblemished, with the balanced sweet-acid flavor people call real tomato taste. Resistant to Fusarium, Alternaria stem canker, and gray leaf spot. Sources disagree on habit; the original selection is often listed as determinate while modern strains behave as indeterminates that benefit from staking. About 73 days from transplant.
Rutgers traits
- Vigorous plant, listed as determinate or indeterminate depending on strain
- Red flattened globe fruit of 5 to 8 ounces
- Balanced sweet-acid heritage flavor
- Resistant to Fusarium, Alternaria stem canker, and gray leaf spot
- Open-pollinated, selected at Rutgers in 1934
- About 73 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
- Sauce and paste
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
Rutgers FAQ
What kind of tomato is Rutgers?
Rutgers was selected in 1934 at Rutgers University with the Campbell Soup Company from a Marglobe by J.T.D. cross, and for decades it was the reference American tomato for both processing and fresh markets.
How many days to maturity is Rutgers?
Rutgers is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Rutgers compare with other tomato varieties?
Rutgers: 75 days. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rutgers good for?
Rutgers is grown for fresh slicing, canning, sauce and paste.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.