Determinate. An exquisite tasting tomato, the “Rutgers” is an open-pollinated variety that was originally created by the Campbell’s Soup Company in the 1920’s and then perfected and improved by Rutgers University a few decades later. Disease-resistant, Heirloom Rutgers is arguably the finest canning tomato. Disease Resistant Codes Va Vd Aal Fol.  Harvest in about 80 days. Germination rate about 80% or better. David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009.