- The Rutgers was first developed in 1934 by Rutgers University in conjunction with Campbell’s Soup to provide a superior, uniquely American tomato seed for the public.
80-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Rutgers VF Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, determinate, salad tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt 1, Gray Leaf Spot, and Verticillium Wilt 1. Arguably one of the most significant tomatoes in American agriculture, Rutgers tomato seeds were the preeminent crop of commercial farming before advanced industrialization of the 20th century. The Rutgers was first developed in 1934 by Rutgers University in conjunction with Campbell's Soup to provide a superior, uniquely American tomato seed for the public. 6-8 oz fruits. ~11,000 seeds/oz.