Rubee Dawn Tomato
Rubee Dawn is an indeterminate, hybrid, large-fruit variety. Known for its high yields and extensive disease resistance package; it produces large, round and uniform fruit that typically weighs around 8-10 ounces. The fruit is a deep red color when fully ripe, with a sweet and tangy flavor that is perfect for eating fresh, in a salad, or slicing for a tomato sandwich. Rubee Dawn plants typically reach 6-8 feet and requires staking or trellising for support and to prevent the heavy fruit from weighing down the branches. Solanum lycopersicum. 60 days to maturity
Description
Be sure to check out our Tomato Growing Guide for tips & tricks on being successful in growing tomatoes at home.
Rubee Dawn is an indeterminate, hybrid, large-fruit variety. Known for its high yields and extensive disease resistance package; it produces large, round and uniform fruit that typically weighs around 8-10 ounces. The fruit is a deep red color when fully ripe, with a sweet and tangy flavor that is perfect for eating fresh, in a salad, or slicing for a tomato sandwich. Rubee Dawn plants typically reach 6-8 feet and requires staking or trellising for support and to prevent the heavy fruit from weighing down the branches. Very early maturity and well suited for open-staked fields and high-tunnel production. Rubee Dawn tomatoes are a great variety for the home and market gardener alike. Solanum lycopersicum. 60 days to maturity
Tomatoes are in the nightshade family along with peppers and eggplant. Plants in the nightshade family are susceptible to blossom end rot, which is a result of a calcium deficiency. To prevent or alleviate this problem, apply pelleted gypsum at the base of the plant at bloom set. Tomatoes do best when transplanted, as the germination time can be longer than most vegetable seed. They grow very well in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. Plants should be started 4-6 weeks before the intended outdoor planting date.
If conditions outside are favorable, transplants may be planted directly from our 162 cell trays. If conditions are still too cold for planting tomatoes, transplants may be "stepped-up" to 4" pots to allow more room to grow. Tomatoes can produce heavy fruits and will require some form of support to keep the plant upright. This ensures that plants and fruits stay off the ground, reducing the possibility of disease and keeping fruits clean.
Rubee Dawn Tomato Planting Information
Planting Method: transplant
When to Plant: after last frost
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: 2'
Row Spacing: 3-4'
Days to Maturity: 60
Disease Resistance: Alternaria stem canker, Fusarium crown and root rot, Fusarium Wilt races 1-2, Verticillium wilt, Root Knot Nematodes, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Crown Wilt, leaf mold, and Grey Leaf Spot