Mortgage Lifter Tomato

Mortgage Lifter is a famous indeterminate beefsteak heirloom tomato, popular as one of the largest tomatoes in the garden. Fruits commonly weigh over 2 pounds, with rich, juicy, deep-colored flesh that balances acidity and fruity sweetness. A single slice can be as large as a salad plate.

At a glance

• Variety: Mortgage Lifter tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
• Type: Indeterminate beefsteak, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Mammoth, often over 2 lbs
• Sun: Full sun
• Habit: Vigorous, needs sturdy support
• Use: Slicing, sandwiches, all-purpose

Best for

• Big slicing tomatoes for sandwiches
• Showpiece, conversation-piece fruit
• Fresh eating and cooking alike
• Gardeners chasing maximum size
• Heritage and seed-saving gardens

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant after frost has passed. Provide a strong cage or stake to carry the heavy fruit and space about 36 inches apart in full sun with rich soil. Water deeply and consistently to support the large tomatoes.

Flavor profile

Rich and juicy with a satisfying acidity lifted by fruity sweetness, well suited to every kitchen use.

About MIgardener

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