{"product_id":"tomato-cherry-determinate-ruby-crush-10-non-gmo-hybrid-seeds","title":"Tomato Cherry Determinate Ruby Crush 10 Non-GMO, Hybrid Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy sweet, bite-size harvests with \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 13, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuby Crush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a versatile determinate grape-type cherry tomato for containers, open fields and greenhouses. Strong, compact plants produce solid, oval fruit averaging about 15 grams, with well-balanced sugary-acid flavor and excellent cracking resistance. Good leaf cover helps shield fruit from sun damage. Expect approximately 60 days from transplant to maturity, depending on growing conditions. Each packet contains 10 non-GMO hybrid seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 2\/26. PARA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Ruby Crush Tomato?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, Balanced Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugary-acid balance makes these small tomatoes useful for fresh snacking, salads and roasted dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOval Grape-Type Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid fruit averages approximately 15 grams, a convenient size for serving whole or halved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Cracking Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful fruit-quality trait, though consistent watering remains important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, Determinate Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong plants adapt to containers and field growing with modest support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Leaf Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good foliage cover helps reduce direct sun exposure on developing fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60 days from transplant allows an early start to harvesting under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Resistance (HR):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fol:1,2 \/ For \/ ToMV:0-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate Resistance (IR):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sbl \/ Sl \/ Ss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistance is not immunity. These claims apply to the listed diseases and races or strains, not every tomato disease. Learn how to interpret the abbreviations in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/disease-resistant-codes\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance Codes Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before transplanting. Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about 1\/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep evenly moist without waterlogging and provide bright light after emergence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil amended with finished compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a generously sized container with drainage holes and quality potting mix. Check moisture frequently as container soil can dry quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow approximately 24–36 inches between supported plants, with room for airflow and harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install a standard tomato cage or approximately 2-foot fence or trellis early to keep branches supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply at soil level and maintain consistent moisture. Mulch after soil warms to reduce moisture swings and soil splash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen that favors foliage over fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid heavy pruning of determinate plants and retain healthy leaf cover. Inspect regularly for pests and disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin checking for ripe fruit around 60 days after transplanting. Actual timing varies with temperature, light and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy harvested fruit as a snack or halve for salads and grain bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss whole or halved tomatoes with olive oil and herbs, then roast for pasta or toast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook briefly with garlic until the skins begin to soften and the juices form a light sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add halved tomatoes to vegetable bakes or savory tarts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserved:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a tested home-canning recipe for shelf-stable preservation, not an ordinary fresh recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Ruby Crush Tomato Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow compact plants with flavorful oval tomatoes for fresh snacks, colorful salads and garden-to-table meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe existing generic raw red tomato reference is retained below; it is not a Ruby Crush-specific nutrient analysis. Values apply to harvested fruit, not planting seeds. A medium-tomato reference serving, not one small Ruby Crush tomato, provides approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 gram (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 milligrams (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 grams (2% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 grams (5% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 micrograms RAE (8% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.9 milligrams (19% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292 milligrams (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition values are approximate and vary with serving size, growing conditions and preparation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby Crush is a determinate hybrid grape-type cherry tomato. Fruit weight, maturity and yield vary with growing conditions. Saved hybrid seed may not produce plants true to the parent variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a warm-season annual. Use local frost dates and soil temperatures to choose planting times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Portion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recipes use harvested tomato fruit, not foliage or the planting seeds in this packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGarlic-Parmesan Roasted Ruby Crush Tomatoes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse harvested Ruby Crush tomatoes for this savory side dish, not the planting seeds in the packet. Serves 4. Preparation: 10 minutes. Cooking: 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound harvested Ruby Crush tomatoes, halved lengthwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 cup plain breadcrumbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small garlic clove, finely minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash tomatoes under running water and dry. Halve lengthwise and arrange cut-side up in the baking dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle with olive oil. Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley, salt and pepper in a small bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScatter the topping over the tomatoes. Roast for 15–20 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the topping is lightly golden. Watch closely near the end to avoid burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest for 3 minutes, sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eServing and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with cooked beans, grilled chicken or a simple pasta dish. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F. 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