Tomato - Rutgers Seeds

Tomato Rutger's

Heirloom. A great all-purpose variety, ideal for canning. Ripens evenly from the inside out. Bright red fruits average eight ounces each, on strong disease resisitant vines. Determinate.

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Seed Spacing: 1/2 inch

Row Spacing: 3-4 feet

Seed Depth: 1/4 inch

Days to Sprout: 7-14

Days to Harvest: 75

PLANTING
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, keeping soil temperatures in the mid 70's. Grow in full sun. Shift hardened transplants to garden after last frost 24-30 inches apart.

CARE
Water regularly and fertilize when six inches tall and again in mid-summer. Stake or cage to save space and support plant.

HARVEST
Pick carefully when fruit is richly colored and firm, but beofre fruits begin to soften.

HEALTH BENEFITS
Rich in Calcium, Iron, and Vitamins A & C.