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Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds - Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds for Home Garden

Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds - Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds for Home Garden

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost in a moist, well-draining seed mix. Sow seeds about ΒΌ inch deep and keep warm (70–80Β°F) for best germination

How to Grow

Transplant outdoors after the last frost when soil is warm. Provide sturdy support cages or stakes for tall vines. Water consistently and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune lower leaves to improve airflow and fruiting.

Tips

Use strong cages or stakes to support heavy fruit clusters

Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds


Harvest when fruits are a deep pink-red color and slightly soft

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Large beefsteak tomatoes

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Indeterminate vine

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Blooms in late spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Rich

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds - Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Heirloom

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Mortgage Lifter is a classic heirloom tomato variety developed in West Virginia in the 1930s. It’s famous for producing very large beefsteak fruits weighing 1–2+ pounds, with a meaty texture, rich flavor, and low acidity. These vigorous indeterminate vines continue to produce fruit throughout the growing season, making them ideal for gardeners seeking abundant, flavorful harvests.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Large

plant-height

Plant Height

Tall

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

2–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Large containers

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

24–36 in

planting-depth

Planting Depth

ΒΌ inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000190731

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Mortgage Lifter known as a beefsteak tomato?

It produces large, fleshy fruits that are characteristic of the beefsteak tomato group.

Can heavy fruit clusters require additional support?

Yes. Strong cages or stakes help support plants carrying large developing fruits.

Which vegetables grow well beside Mortgage Lifter tomatoes?

Basil, carrots, onions, lettuce, marigolds, and spinach are suitable companion plants.

Can larger tomatoes take longer to ripen?

Yes. Large-fruited varieties often require a longer growing period than smaller tomato types.

Are Mortgage Lifter tomatoes good for slicing?

Yes. Their large fruits are commonly sliced for sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

Do tomato flowers support pollinating insects?

The blossoms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during bloom.