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Solanum lycopersicum 'Rutgers 250'
Tomato, Rutgers 250
Rutgers University Extension released the new "Rutgers 250" tomato, an improved version of the classic Rutgers tomato – which is what most people think of as the Jersey tomato.
- Classic Rutgers strain bred for strong garden performance
- Rich old-fashioned tomato flavor
- Determinate to semi-determinate habit with concentrated set
- Slicing type, excellent fresh or cooked into sauce
- Category: Vegetables
- Breeder: Rutgers University, NJ
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 48-84 in
- Spread: 24-36 in
- Spacing: 24 in
- Temperature: 45 to 95°f
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Solanum lycopersicum 'Rutgers 250'
Set tomatoes in full sun after nights stay above 50°F. Plant deeply, support with stakes or cages, mulch to reduce soil splash, and water evenly to prevent cracking and blossom-end rot. Harvest often to keep plants productive.