Rutgers
Tomato · Slicing
Heirloom
Solanum lycopersicum
★ 4.01 review · 2 sources
Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Solanum
Characteristics
Color
Red
Flavor
MildRich / Complex
Growth Habit
Indeterminate
Intended Use
CanningFresh / Salad
Maturity
Mid-Season
Shape
Flat / FlattenedRound
Texture
JuicyMeaty / Dense
Trait
Crack Resistant
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
5–14 days
at 50–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
74–75 days
Plant Height
5 1/2–6 2/3 ft
Mature Spread
4 1/2 ft
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Fruit Weight
4–8 oz
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
18–48 in
Row Spacing
36–48 in
Thin To
24–36 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
50–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★☆August 26, 2026
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