TomorrowSeeds - Rutgers Tomato Seeds - 500+ Count - For 2026 Planting The New Jersey Tomato Best

Rutgers Tomato used to be the most popular tomato variety in the world! It was a staple ingredient in top branded soups and ketchups for its superior flavor. Also known as the "Jersey Tomato" or the "Rutgers Select," Rutgers was developed in Rutgers University and was popular around the nation until an era of mechanized farming preferred breeding tomatoes with high durability over flavor. Rutgers Tomato produces high yields of high-acid, high-sugar, intensely-flavored, deeply red colored, thin-skinned fruits weighting 8-12 ounces and excels in roasting, pureeing, slicing, or canning. Known for its juicy, tangy flavor and firm texture, these vibrant red tomatoes are perfect for slicing, making sauces, and adding to salads and tomato-based dishes, from soups and stews to pizzas and sandwiches. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, Rutgers Tomato is easy to grow, thriving in most climates and offering excellent disease resistance. If you're looking for a dependable and delicious variety with a long history of success, Rutgers Tomato is the perfect choice for your garden! Indeterminate.

Also Known As: Rutgers Red, Rutgers Tomato, Jersey Tomato, Rutgers Improved, Jersey Devil, Jersey Giant, Rutgers Hybrid, Old Rutgers, Rutgers Variegated, Rutgers 20-7, Indeterminate Tomato.

Plant Name: Tomato, Rutgers
Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 75
Plant Height: 4 - 6 Feet
Spread: 4 - 6 Feet
Growth Habit: Vining, Indeterminate
USDA Zones: 3-12
Lifespan: Annual
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.