A famed beefsteak heirloom producing huge, meaty pink-red fruit often over 500 g, with mild, sweet flavour. Indeterminate and best supported on sturdy stakes.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1.8 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Mortgage Lifter' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter'
Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, maintenance is moderate maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' in the garden
Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter'
Plant Sale lists Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' as seed and seedlings. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
