Ruthje
A bright red greenhouse tomato with an exceptionally aromatic flavour, bred specifically for organic cultivation.
About this variety
A bright red greenhouse tomato with an exceptionally aromatic flavour, bred specifically for organic cultivation. This variety was bred 1996 in Germany by Ulrike Behrendt. Flavour and resistance to fungal disease was the main focus of the selection. It can deal well with a low intake of nutrients which promotes good taste. The firm fruits should be left on the plant until fully coloured and will keep for a long time on the plant. They can be stored and will also after-ripen. The plant has strong dark green almost shiny leaves, and short internodal length. Ruthje stands out for its aromatic taste and was one of our favourites in the 2018 tomato trials. If you only wanted to grow one kind of tomato, this would be an excellent choice. (Approximate seed count - 22)
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About Vital Seeds (UK producer)
Vital Seeds is a Devon-based organic seed grower committed to biodynamic and open-pollinated varieties. All seeds are organically grown in the UK, suited to British and Northern European climates.
