Rutgers

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Rutgers
Maturity	midseason
Growth habit	indet.
Leaf type	regular
Fruit color	red
Fruit shape	oblate
Fruit size	medium
Fruit type	canner, slicer
Variety type	commercial heirloom
Country	USA

Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - sliced fruit. 2009-08-27.

B.C KO T

75 days, indet., regular leaf, bright red firm round fruit, 6-8 oz, heavy yields, very good 'old-fashioned' tomato flavor. Good shelf life. Very good market tomato.

Seed source:

1. CV JL Hudson 02

2. Heirloom Seeds 05

Year grown: 2008 (1, crop failure), 2009(2)

Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)

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History

• Developed at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, from a cross between Marglobe and J.T.D. (an old New Jersey variety from the Campbell Soup Co.).
• It was first released in 1928 and then again in 1943 (as Rutgers Improved). The 1928 release was indeterminate, and the 1943 release is basically what we have today.
• 1958 Gleckler Catalog description:

"RUTGERS (Indiana Strain) (72 Days)

A superior strain of Rutgers, re-selected and supervised at Purdue University. Slightly earlier and much more productive than the original 290 strain as it came from New jersey. Fruit quality and color like-wise are greatly improved. Fruits are smooth, slightly flattened at the stem-end, deep red color ripening from the interior outward. Thick walls, small seed cavities with very few seeds from very solid fruits. Plants are large, thick stems with dense foliage protecting fruits from sunburn. To get maximum yield from Rutgers, soil must not be over supplied with nitrogen. A heavy application of phosphate is recommended to insure early ripening and ...? the entire harvest."

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See also

• Rutgers Improved,
  
• Rutgers Select,
  
• Rutgers F,
  
• Rutgers VF,
  
• Rutgers 39 VF,
  
• Rutgers Ps-r,
  
• Rutgers California Supreme,
  
• Rutgers (Original Strain),
  
• Rutgers Yellow,
  
• Rutgers Space Select

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Related

• Indark,
  
• Marglobe,
  
• J.T.D.

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Picture Gallery

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - plant. 2009-06-06.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - flower buds. 2009-06-06.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - flowers. 2009-06-13.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - flowers. 2009-06-13.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers - flowers. 2008-07-18.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers - flower. 2008-07-27.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers - baby fruit. 2008-07-27.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - baby fruit. 2009-06-27.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - green fruit. 2009-07-12.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - green fruit. 2009-07-12.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - ripe fruit. 2009-08-08.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - ripe fruit. 2009-08-08.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Rutgers ( Heirloom Seeds ) - sliced fruit. 2009-08-27.

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Seed Availability

Year	Commercial Vendors	Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings)	Seeds of Diversity (Member listings)
2018		.	.
2017		.	.
2016		.	.
2015	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds	.	.
2014	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Heirloom Seeds Heirloom Tomatoes Ohio Heirloom Seeds Pinetree Seeds Tomato Growers Supply Trade Winds Fruit - new Victory Seed Company	.	.
2013	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Delectation of Tomatoes - new Fedco Seeds Gourmet Seed International Heirloom Seeds Heirloom Tomatoes Hazzard's Wholesale Seeds NESeed Pinetree Seeds Skyfire Garden Seeds The Sample Seed Shop Tomato Growers Supply Trade Winds Fruit Victory Seed Company	.	.
2012	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Pinetree Seeds The Sample Seed Shop Tomato Growers Supply Victory Seed Company	5	2
2011	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Fedco Seeds Heirloom Seeds Heirloom Tomatoes Knapp's Fresh Vegies NESeed (*) Pinetree Seeds Skyfire Garden Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange The Sample Seed Shop Tomato Growers Supply * Trade Winds Fruit Victory Seed Company	7	1
2010	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Burpee Gourmet Seed International Heirloom Seeds Heirloom Tomatoes Knapp's Fresh Vegies Pinetree Seeds Skyfire Garden Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange The Sample Seed Shop Tomato Growers Supply Victory Seed Company	7	2
2009	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Gourmet Seed International Heirloom Seeds Heirloom Tomatoes Pinetree Seeds Skyfire Garden Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Tomato Growers Supply Victory Seed Company	11	.
2008	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Burpee Gourmet Seed International Heirloom Seeds Pinetree Seeds Skyfire Garden Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Tomato Growers Supply Victory Seed Company	9	.
2007	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Tomato Growers Supply Victory Seed Company	7	.