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Rutgers Tomato Plant

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- Spacing: 32 inches
- Days to Harvest: 75
- Production: Determinate
- At least 6–8 hours of sunlight
- Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Rutgers Tomato Plant

Plant Features

Rutgers tomatoes are garden all-stars, valued for their versatile, flavorful fruits that suit every need. This open-pollinated variety produces bright red tomatoes weighing 6 to 8 ounces, with smooth, firm skin that resists cracking—great for slicing into sandwiches, canning, or sauces. The flesh is juicy and meaty, offering a balanced tomato flavor with a hint of sweetness.

Why pick Rutgers? Developed in 1934 by Rutgers University, this determinate plant grows to 3–4 feet, yielding a concentrated crop through the season with resistance to Fusarium, Verticillium, and more. It’s a reliable choice for gardeners wanting quality tomatoes in a compact form.

Grown naturally and pesticide-free, our Rutgers starter plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your garden. Nurtured for success, they ensure a steady harvest of these classic tomatoes.

Attribute name	Attribute value
Growing Guide
When to Plant	Transplant in frost-free weather, nights above 45°F (spring or late summer)
Soil Setup	Use loose, well-draining soil, pH 6.0–6.8, with compost or manure (fall prep ideal)
Watering Tips	Soak in-ground plants deeply 1–2 times weekly (unless rain suffices), keep leaves dry if evening; keep containers moist, up to twice daily in heat
Feeding Your Plants	Apply a balanced fertilizer or our recommended Espoma Tomato-tone at planting and every 3 weeks thereafter
Shaping & Support	Prune suckers (side shoots between stem and branches) if desired—it’s optional. Support plants with stakes or cages
Pest & Disease Control	Check for tomato hornworms (look for chewed leaves). Watch for blight or fungal issues, and treat with Serenade Garden Disease Control or copper fungicide if needed
When to Harvest	Skin yields slightly to finger pressure and fruit reaches its mature color
Storing Your Harvest	Store at room temp up to 1 week

Attribute name	Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Plant Type	Open-pollinated: Naturally pollinated; seeds breed true
Growth	Vigorous, 3–4 feet
Habit	Sprawling growth pattern - Low, wide spread
Foliage Color	Green leaves
Flower Type	Produces small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that typically grow in clusters; flowers are self-pollinating but may benefit from gentle shaking or pollinator activity to improve fruit set
Production Time	Fruit ripens in a 3-4 week window
Tomato Companions	Carrots loosen soil for tomato roots, chives improve flavor and repel pests, garlic bulbs and onions deter pests, marigolds block nematodes and other pests, and parsley attracts beneficial insects
Plant Use	Grown for food production
Disease Resistance	Alternaria Stem Canker (AS), Cracking, Fusarium Wilt (F) Race 1, Verticillium Wilt (V)

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Rutgers Tomat

We ordered Rutgers tomatoes, our plants arrived in excellent condition. As soon as we were clear of frost we planted. The tomatoes are thriving. We are VERY pleased with GrowJoy, they will definitely get our business next year.

From Jack | May 29, 2023

healthy plant

plant was packaged so they look like they were just picked. looked like i just picked it up from a local store.

From william | April 30, 2022

Rose

I have the best luck ever with these Rutgers tomatoes, the only kind I grow and my first experience with GrowJoy. I'll definitely be back.

From anonymous | July 07, 2020

Rutgers

Rutgers is another favorite of mine. This plant was quite large and very healthy. It already has blooms on it and I know it won't be long before I will have another tomato sandwich. Love GrowJoy!

From John | May 29, 2020

Fabulous!

This was our first experience with GrowJoy. Not only did the plants arrive on time, and intact, it was clear they had been carefully packed. Great plants, along with easy to follow instructions. Our only regret is that we didn't find GrowJoy sooner!

From Andrea | May 07, 2020

Great!

Received a strong, healthy plant which is now thriving in a container on my patio.

From Stefanie | April 15, 2020

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