Rutgers · Tomato
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 31st |
| Last Frost | May 19th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jul 14th |
| Harvest Begins | Oct 7th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 21st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 7 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 85 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Determinate |
| Support Needed | Cage |
| Planting Depth | Deep |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: For Rutgers (a cold-sensitive, classic paste/slicing type), transplant only when soil is at least 60°F and nights are consistently above ~50°F to avoid stunting.