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Rutgers VF Tomato Seeds
Rutgers VF Tomato Seeds
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Open-pollinated (75 days)
Fruit Color: Red. Shape: Round. Size: 8-10 oz. Plant Habit: Determinate Plant Size: 5’
Bright red 8-10 oz. fruits have an incredible old-time tomato taste. This is an improved strain that is resistant to Verticillium wilt (V) and Fusarium wilt (F).
History: The Rutgers tomato was developed by Campbell Soup Co. in 1928 from a cross of Marglobe and J.T.D. It was later refined by Rutgers Univ. in 1943 for more disease resistance. The Rutgers tomato once accounted for 70% of the processed tomatoes in the United States. A fine New Jersey heirloom.
Heirloom, Non-GMO 10 Seeds
VF indicates it has improved resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt diseases.
All of our seeds are GMO-free.
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