Description: The large Mortgage Lifter Tomato is an heirloom plant that has the best yields for beefsteak type varieties. The large, pink smooth tomato that reaches to be 1 pound! This variety was developed by M.C. Byles "Radiator Charlie", who had no formal plant breeding experience, and created this legendary tomato by cross-breeding four of the largest tomatoes he was able to find over six years. Once he got a stable variety, he offered it to the public saying that "one tomato could feed a family of 4." Gardeners drove from far away places just to get their hands on this variety! He sold each plant for $1 each and was able to pay off his $6,000 mortgage on his house, hence giving this tomato its name. The slightly flattened, pinkish-red tomatoes ranges from 1 pound all the way to 3 pounds and are meaty, very flavorful and only have few tomato seeds.
Price: 2.38 USD
Location: Salem, Illinois
End Time: 2024-08-03T04:04:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Varied Climates, All of North America
Planting Time: 60-90 DAYS
Common Name: Mortgage Lifter Tomato
Color: Red
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Tall
MPN: MNS-MLT
Soil Type: Top Soil, Mushroom Compost, Compost, All types of soil!, All Soils, Clay, Loam
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Solanum
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Edible, Fast Growing
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States