The Jersey Boy tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a type of beefsteak tomato in the family Solanaceae, a hybrid cultivar of the Rutgers and the Brandywine tomatoes by Burpee Seeds. It made its first appearance as commercial seed registered 2014 and released circa 2015.[1]

Burpee dubs it the “Supertomato” because it draws the best attributes of another hybrid and the heirloom Brandywine. The 8 oz. to 10 oz. fruits combine the Brandywine's sweet-sour with the Rutgers classic rich color, thicker skin, and yield.[2] The plant does not seed. Its flowers are sterile.

Notables

Days to Maturity: 70-75 Fruit size: 8" to 10" Plant height: 36-48" 90-120 cm. Recommended spacing: 18-24" 45-60 cm. Sun: Full Sun Hazard: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Fruit Bearing: Indeterminate. Fruit shape: Flattened globe [3][4]

References

  1. ^ Tomato Jersey Boy DavesGarden.com
  2. ^ Jersey Boy Hybrid - Burpee.com
  3. ^ Jersey Boy - Rutgers University New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Section
  4. ^ Tomato Jersey Boy DavesGarden.com
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