Northern Ruby Tomato, Determinate Paste Tomato

Northern Ruby Tomato - A fantastic shorter sized (2.5' tall) tomato for northern growers. It puts out a heavy yield of 3" long tomatoes that are virtually blemish free. We grow these in a dry field setting with no irrigation and they just produce. They are highly resistant to cracking.  These make amazing sauces. A super easy variety. Bred by Doug Beaty of Montana who selected the earliest plants for 20 years. 

It is resistant to blight and has not had any issues of blossom end rot or other fungal diseases. 

Characteristics: 

• Determinate
• Open Pollintaed
• Paste tomato
• Disease resistant 
• 70-75 days from transplant

Instructions -

Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. 

• Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost
• Germination 7-14 days
• Plant apart 24-36" 
• Support: Cage, stake, or trellis

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