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Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds (Indeterminate)

South GA Seed Company

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Mortgage Lifter tomato, a tale as captivating as its taste. Originating in the 1930s, this tomato was cultivated by a determined gardener named Radiator Charlie, who ingeniously crossbred four of the biggest tomato varieties he could find. The result was a tomato so magnificent that it helped him pay off his mortgage during the Great Depression, hence the evocative name.

This extraordinary heirloom variety, with its robust, meaty flesh and luscious, deep red hue, is more than just a feast for the eyes; it’s a burst of sunshine on your taste buds. Plucked fresh from the vine, Mortgage Lifter tomatoes are like nature’s candy, brimming with a sweet, slightly tangy flavor that dances on your palate, making them an absolute delight whether sliced onto a sandwich, blended into a rich sauce, or simply savored with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Growing these tomatoes in your own garden can be an equally rewarding experience. Picture yourself in the early morning, the air still crisp and the dew glistening on the leaves, as you tend to your Mortgage Lifter plants. These vigorous vines, which can reach towering heights, are adorned with clusters of large, voluptuous fruit, each one a promise of summer’s bounty. As you nurture these plants, you become part of a legacy, a tradition of gardeners who cherish the simple, profound joy of homegrown produce. So, roll up your sleeves, dig into the earth, and let the Mortgage Lifter tomato elevate your gardening and culinary adventures to new heights.

  • QTY: 25
  • Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2" 
  • Germination Temperature: 70-85 
  • Days to Germination: 6-9 
  • Row Spacing: 60" 
  • Plant Spacing: 18-36" 
  • 100' Row Yield: 75 lb 
  • Sun: Full 
  • Harvest time: 80 days

How to Save Seeds 

Tomatoes are self pollinating, so separate by 50ft is sufficient. Harvest tomatoes when ripe and you can even let them set for a week or so before saving seeds. Once you are ready to harvest simply cut in half scoop out seeds and pulp into a mason jar of water for fermenting. Then seal jar with a lid and place in and warm place out of direct sunlight. After 5 to 7 days of fermenting pour out seeds floating on top of the water along with mold and then pour rest of the good seeds, on the bottom, over a fine mess strainer to catch them. Dry well in fine mesh or paper towels but turn often so they don't stick to paper.