Rutgers Tomato
Flavor: classic, balanced, tangy-sweet
🎯 Best For
History-minded gardeners who want to grow the definitive American tomato since 1934
About Rutgers
Rutgers was developed by Rutgers University and the Campbell Soup Company in 1934 and became the definitive American tomato for decades. The medium-large red fruits have a classic, well-balanced flavor that defined what a tomato should taste like for generations. It remains excellent today.
Growing Tips
Semi-determinate old variety with good adaptability. Reliable in most climates. A piece of American agricultural history worth growing.
Health & Nutrition
High Lycopene
Best Uses
slicingcanningsaucesandwichesfresh eating
Cooking Uses
FreshCanningSauceSandwiches
Disease Resistance
None listed
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.