Rutgers VF Tomato

Determinate Seed Count: Approx. 10 seeds Days to Maturity: 60-70 Days Description: The Rutgers VF tomato consistently produces flattened, globe shaped, all purpose, red fruits.  This variety is great for canning or slicing and eating fresh on sammiches.  It has been around since the early 1900s, and was originally developed at Rutgers University in cooperation with the Campbell's Soup Company.  The 6-12 oz. fruit grow on 3 ft., strong, determinate vines, and hold their shape well while being sliced.  Its flesh is thick, acidic, and flavorful, and has a good flesh to gel ratio, without giving you too many seeds per slice.  Their smooth skins are crack very resistant.  This variety always grows really well for me in SoFlo, and is definitely one of my favorite slicer varieties to grow.  The Rutgers VF variety is a Verticillium and Fusarium wilt resistant cultivar, and its disease resistance is mainly why it's quite easy to grow!   How To Grow Sowing:  Start tomatoes indoors 6-8 weeks be