Semi- Determinate. Plant when nightly temps are above 50�F, 4-6' apart in rows 24-36" apart. Trellis recommended using stakes or T-posts. Consider pruning when reached a manageable height for easier harvesting. This classic Jersey tomato is an improved strain of the beloved Rutgers variety.
Fruit is shinier and more intensely red, with a bolder flavor and thicker skin for post-harvest handling. Squat and round, Rutgers 250 has a nice acid-to-sugar balance and terrific flavor. Developed at Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and named to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Rutgers University. Days to Maturity: 76