JTD Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 340182185 days, indeterminate - In 1887, J. T. (John Thompson) Dorrance developed a unique line of condensed soups for the Campbell company. Dorrance crafted condensed soup out of hardy stock ingredients, slashed the price of soup from thirty cents to a dime per can, and revolutionized the industry. By 1922, soup was such an integral part of the company's presence in America, that Campbells formally added "Soup" onto its name. The company used the red and white school colors of Cornell University to produce a distinctive, and now famous, label.
The 'J.T.D.' tomato, named in honor of the man, was bred by the Campbell Soup Company for specific characteristics for growing in New Jersey and for its own factory use.[1] Aside from its significance as a good red processing tomato, it has the historical significance of being used as a parent in the development of other important tomato varieties.
The plants are vigorous and productive. Fruit are medium to large sized (six to sixteen ounces), red, globe to oblate shaped and tasty.
The 'J.T.D.' tomato, named in honor of the man, was bred by the Campbell Soup Company for specific characteristics for growing in New Jersey and for its own factory use.[1] Aside from its significance as a good red processing tomato, it has the historical significance of being used as a parent in the development of other important tomato varieties.
The plants are vigorous and productive. Fruit are medium to large sized (six to sixteen ounces), red, globe to oblate shaped and tasty.
Fruit Color: Red
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
- "Yearbook of Agriculture", USDA, 1937
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