A classic beefsteak tomato for generous summer slices. Mortgage Lifter is an heirloom tomato known for large, pinkish-red fruit with a rich flavor and meaty texture. It is a rewarding choice for sandwiches, tomato salads and fresh eating.
Your packet contains 30 seeds of Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mortgage Lifter’. You will receive seeds for planting, not live plants or harvested tomatoes.
Why grow Mortgage Lifter?
- Large beefsteak fruit suited to slicing.
- A traditional heirloom with a well-known place in American home gardens.
- Indeterminate vines that can keep growing and setting fruit through suitable weather.
Growing at a glance
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Light: Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours or more daily.
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Growth: Indeterminate; provide a sturdy cage, stake or trellis.
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Spacing: About 24–36 inches between supported plants.
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Harvest: Approximately 80–90 days after transplanting, depending on conditions.
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
How to grow
- Start indoors about 5–6 weeks before your planned transplant date. Sow ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
- Keep the mix moist at around 75–85°F until seedlings emerge. Give seedlings bright light.
- Harden off gradually and transplant after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed. Install support at planting.
- Water consistently at the base and harvest when the fruit is fully colored and yields slightly to gentle pressure.
Common questions
Is it a compact patio tomato?
No. These vigorous vines need substantial support and room to grow.
Will every tomato be very large?
No. Fruit size varies with weather, plant health and care; exceptionally large fruit is not guaranteed.
