| Common Name | Tomato Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Latin Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Top Category | Beefsteak Tomatoes |
| Flavor Profile | Meaty, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 6 - 8 oz |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Bush, Determinate |
| Harvest Advantages | Canning, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Height | 36" - 42" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 5-10 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Lightly Cover Seed |
| Soil Temperature | 80° |
Rutgers
Tomato Seed
Fruits are bright red, medium sized with thick walls, good interior color. Popular for commercial and home gardeners; nice for canning.
| Days to Maturity | 84 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 12" - 24" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Row Spacing | 36" - 48" |
| Sowing Method | Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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