Moreton

Photo: Moreton.

Photo by Peter Nitzsche, County Agricultural Agent

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History: One of the early season varieties grown by Jersey Tomato farmers in 1960’s. Seed was off the market for a few years and Rutgers NJAES worked with Harris Seeds and Eastern Seed Services to bring it back.

Tomato Type: Specialty

Breed: Hybrid

Season: Early

Leaf Type: Normal

Plant Type: Indeterminate

Plant Height: 5 ft.

Fruit Size: 8 oz.

Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe

Skin Color: Red

Flesh Color: Red

Comments: Favorite in regions with short growing seasons Good mix of sweetness and acidity?

Note: Comments followed by "?" are from seed catalog descriptions. You decide if you agree.


  1. Rutgers
  2. Executive Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  3. School of Environmental and Biological Sciences