{"product_id":"rutgers-250-tomato-seeds-new","title":"Rutgers 250 Tomato Seeds - NEW","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRutgers 250 Tomato Seeds - A Classic Heirloom with Superior Flavor \u0026amp; Disease Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn improved version of the classic Jersey tomato introduced for the Rutgers University 250th Anniversay. Originally developed by the Campbell Soup Co. in 1928 from a cross of Marglobe and J.T.D. However, over the years, the classic variety was lost to cross-breeding, and its delicate skin made it unsuitable for commercial harvesting. The strain deteriorated and Rutgers remade the original cross. Bolder flavor, thicker skin, and more crack resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eReleased in 2016 for the university’s 250th anniversary, the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRutgers 250\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato is widely considered an upgrade over the original 1934 variety. It offers improved disease resistance, a better blend of sweetness and acidity, and firmer fruit, all while recapturing the classic \"old-time\" flavor that the original Jersey tomato was famous for.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe original 1934 \"Jersey tomato\" became the backbone of the American canning industry and was used for decades in Campbell's Soup and Heinz Ketchup. \u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eTo celebrate its milestone, researchers at Rutgers University teamed up with the Campbell Soup Company, utilizing their preserved original 1934 seeds, to re-engineer and perfect the heirloom.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe Rutgers 250 improves on the old version by featuring:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSuperior Flavor Balance:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings back the traditional complex taste with the perfect bite of acidity and high sugars.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEnhanced Plant Hardiness:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant was bred to have better disease resistance and more robust, reliable growth for home gardeners compared to the original.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFirmness and Quality:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It boasts improved fruit quality and color, maintaining the sparkling red interior that lets you know it's ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the rich, old-time tomato taste with \u003cstrong\u003eRutgers VF Tomato Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beloved heirloom variety cherished for its bright red, 8-10 oz. round fruits. This open-pollinated gem matures in just 75 days, delivering a bountiful harvest of juicy, flavorful tomatoes perfect for fresh eating, sauces, and canning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Rutgers VF Tomato Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savor the authentic, tangy-sweet taste of a true heirloom tomato, once the backbone of 70% of processed tomatoes in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease-Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"VF\" in \u003cstrong\u003eRutgers VF Tomato Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for improved resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt, ensuring healthier plants and higher yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterminate Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact 4-5 ft.  plants are ideal for gardens and containers, producing a concentrated harvest perfect for preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich History \u0026amp; Reliable Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in 1928 by Campbell Soup Co. and refined by Rutgers University in 1943, this New Jersey heirloom combines tradition with modern disease resistance. 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