Latin Solanum lycopersicum
The Mortgage Lifter Tomato is a legendary heirloom variety known for its huge, meaty fruits and rich, sweet flavour. Developed in the 1930s by M.C. "Radiator Charlie" Byles, this tomato earned its name because its success helped him pay off his mortgage. The pinkish-red beefsteak tomatoes can weigh 1-2 pounds each, making them perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and sauces. This indeterminate variety thrives in full sun, requires sturdy support, and matures in 80-85 days, producing high yields of delicious, juicy tomatoes all season long.
Growing Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes requires full sun, warm temperatures, and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, then transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 24-36 inches apart. As an indeterminate variety, it needs sturdy support like stakes or cages to handle its large, heavy fruits.
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