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Tomato 'Rutgers 8828'

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)

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Species

lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Leaf Type

Standard

Foliage Color

Medium (under one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Red

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Indeterminate

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hampton, Illinois

Manitou, Kentucky

Westerville, Ohio

Vinton, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

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Gindee77

Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This is a very good tomato for slicing. It grows well in my zone 5 garden.

matorhound

Westerville, OH | May 2003 | positive

Wonderful full flavor; I can them for this great flavor all winter long. Easy to grow. The fruit is small to medium in size.

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