Rutgers, Marglobe and History - Page 2

travis · September 25, 2006

I always thought Rutgers was selected originally as a determinate tomato vine. I know Rutgers Select is indeterminate, but here are two blurbs from Victory and Tomato Growers Supply for example:

From Victory Seeds: Rutgers: 75 days, determinate, an improved, disease resistant strain. Fruit is six ounce, bright red; globular, slightly flattened with smooth, thick walls that are crack resistant. It was originally introduced in 1934. It is a cross between 'J. T. D.' and 'Marglobe'. Good for slicing and cooking.

From Tomato Growers Supply: Rutgers VFA. Gardeners throughout the country are rediscovering this old-fashioned classic for its terrific flavor and productivity. This strain has some disease resistance, which ensures large crops of crack-free, bright red 6 to 8 oz. tomatoes with delicious old-time taste. For many years, this was a favorite for canning because of its abundance, juiciness and deep red color through and through. Developed in the 1920's, but just right for today's gardeners too. Determinate. 75 days.

Both those descriptions say "determinate." Of course, I suppose there are lots of other "Rutgers" selections from over many years.

PV

September 25, 2006	#16
travis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 2,984	I always thought Rutgers was selected originally as a determinate tomato vine. I know Rutgers Select is indeterminate, but here are two blurbs from Victory and Tomato Growers Supply for example: From Victory Seeds: Rutgers: 75 days, determinate, an improved, disease resistant strain. Fruit is six ounce, bright red; globular, slightly flattened with smooth, thick walls that are crack resistant. It was originally introduced in 1934. It is a cross between 'J. T. D.' and 'Marglobe'. Good for slicing and cooking. From Tomato Growers Supply: Rutgers VFA. Gardeners throughout the country are rediscovering this old-fashioned classic for its terrific flavor and productivity. This strain has some disease resistance, which ensures large crops of crack-free, bright red 6 to 8 oz. tomatoes with delicious old-time taste. For many years, this was a favorite for canning because of its abundance, juiciness and deep red color through and through. Developed in the 1920's, but just right for today's gardeners too. Determinate. 75 days. Both those descriptions say "determinate." Of course, I suppose there are lots of other "Rutgers" selections from over many years. PV