New
Jersey’s most famous farm product, the Jersey Tomato has
a long and colorful history. One of the major landmarks in its
history was the development of the Rutgers Tomato by Lyman G.
Schermerhorn during the 1930's. It gained its reputation as a
staple in Victory gardens during World War II. The Rampo Tomato
was a successor to the Rutgers Tomato.
New
Jersey’s most famous farm product, the Jersey Tomato has
a long and colorful history. One of the major landmarks in its
history was the development of the Rutgers Tomato by Lyman G.
Schermerhorn during the 1930's. It gained its reputation as a
staple in Victory gardens during World War II. The Rampo Tomato
was a successor to the Rutgers Tomato.