Tomato Varieties (Rutgers NJAES) - Rutgers University
Below is an extensive database of tomato variety descriptions and images of fruit grown at Rutgers NJAES research farms. We continue to add details and photos as they become available.
FS678: Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden (Rutgers NJAES)
There are thousands of tomato varieties from which to select. Choosing among these varieties is partly a matter of personal taste and experience, although there are also some important cultural considerations. Seed catalogs usually list a number beside each variety.
Rutgers (Rutgers NJAES) - Rutgers University
Rutgers. Photo by Peter Nitzsche, County Agricultural Agent. History: Originally developed at Rutgers U. for canning industry. Tomato Type: Garden. Breed: Open Pollinated. Origin: USA. Season: Mid. Leaf Type: Normal. Plant Type: Indeterminate.
production, processing, and handling. These products are catalogued online in the OMRI Products List (see https://www.omri.org/omri-lists).
Rutgers 250 (Rutgers NJAES) - Rutgers University
Rutgers 250. History: Developed at Rutgers NJAES by redoing the cross used to create the original ‘Rutgers’ tomato (‘JTD’ X ‘Marglobe’). Named to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Rutgers University. Breed: Open Pollinated. Season: Mid. Plant Type: Semi-Determinate.
Two Tasty Hybrid (Rutgers NJAES) - Rutgers University
Two Tasty Hybrid. Tomato Type: Garden. Breed: Hybrid. Season: Mid. Leaf Type: Normal. Plant Type: Indeterminate. Plant Height: 6 ft. Fruit Size: 1 oz. Fruit Shape: Cherry.
Big Boy (Rutgers NJAES) - Rutgers University
Big Boy. Photo by Peter Nitzsche, County Agricultural Agent. Tomato Type: Garden. Breed: Hybrid. Origin: USA. Season: Mid. Leaf Type: Narrow. Plant Type: Indeterminate. Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe.
Valencia (Rutgers NJAES)
Tomato Type: Heirloom. Breed: Open Pollinated. Season: Mid. Leaf Type: Narrow. Plant Type: Indeterminate. Plant Height: 4 ft. Fruit Size: 8-10 oz. Fruit Shape: Round. Skin Color: Orange. Flesh Color: Orange. Taste: Tomato Flavor. Comments: Meaty interior with few seeds.
Longkeeper (Rutgers NJAES) - Rutgers University
Longkeeper. Tomato Type: Garden. Breed: Open Pollinated. Season: Mid. Leaf Type: Normal. Plant Type: Indeterminate. Plant Height: 4 ft. Fruit Size: 6 oz. Fruit Shape: Round.
Beefsteak (Rutgers NJAES) - Rutgers University
Beefsteak. Breed: Open Pollinated. Season: Late. Plant Type: Indeterminate. Plant Height: 4 ft. Fruit Size: 16 oz. Fruit Shape: Beefsteak. Skin Color: Red. Flesh Color: Red.