- VR Moscow was developed especially for inter-mountain regions by USU (Utah State University) in 1952 and named after Moscow, Idaho.
80-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. VR Moscow Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, determinate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Verticillium Wilt. These gorgeous deep red palm-sized tomatoes are tenacious growers with a rich tomato flavor. It was developed especially for inter-mountain regions by USU (Utah State University) in 1952. It was named after Moscow, Idaho, not Russia. Their thick skins make them ideal for canning. ~10,000 seeds/oz.