Eden Brothers
Tomato Seeds - Mortgage Lifter
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking massive, flavorful beefsteak tomatoes.
Discover the legendary Mortgage Lifter tomato, an heirloom variety developed in the 1930s. These organic seeds yield impressive beefsteak tomatoes, each weighing one to two pounds with a deep pink hue when mature. Renowned for their sweet, rich flavor and meaty texture, they offer a delightful balance of acidity and sweetness with a subtle hint of smokiness. These indeterminate, open-pollinated plants are easy to grow and highly productive, thriving in warm seasons with full sun. Perfect for slicing and enjoying fresh, they are a testament to true American ingenuity.
$8.99
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Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Seed Type
Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed, Organic Seed
/ Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed, Organic Seed
Who it's for
- Seed savers preserving traditional heirloom varieties for future seasons
- Home cooks seeking large, flavorful tomatoes for slicing
- Gardeners wanting a continuous harvest until the first frost
Who should skip it
- Farmers unable to maintain consistent soil moisture levels
- Gardeners living in regions with short growing seasons
- Growers lacking space or materials for heavy-duty plant support
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
High-producing plants consistently deliver massive, heavy beefsteak harvests.
Flavor Profile
Rich, sweet, and smoky notes define this legendary heirloom variety.
Growth Ease
Straightforward cultivation makes this a reliable choice for most gardeners.
Structural Requirements
Heavy fruit necessitates robust staking to prevent branch breakage.
Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of hardiness zones and climates.
Seed Viability
Organic, open-pollinated seeds ensure consistent germination and plant vigor.
Key Specs
Seed Type
Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed, Organic Seed
Plant Type
Indeterminate Vegetable
Fruit Size
1 to 2 pounds
Planting Depth
1/4-1/2 inch
Plant Spacing
18 to 36 inches
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity
75 days
Seed Count
161 seeds
Features
- Produces large, 1-2 pound beefsteak tomatoes
- Sweet, rich flavor with a hint of smokiness
- Heirloom, open-pollinated, and organic variety
- Easy to grow and fast-growing
- High yielding harvest
- Requires strong support for heavy fruit
- Indeterminate growth habit
What customers say
Consumers consistently highlight the exceptional reliability and quality delivered by these Mortgage Lifter seeds. Gardeners report impressive germination rates, leading to vigorous, healthy plants. The resulting tomatoes are celebrated for their substantial size and superior heirloom flavor, confirming that these seeds are a trustworthy choice for a successful and rewarding harvest.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plants will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. Because they grow continuously, they require sturdy staking or cages to support the heavy vines and large fruit.
For optimal airflow and healthy growth, space your Mortgage Lifter plants 18 to 36 inches apart. Providing this distance helps prevent foliage diseases and gives the large beefsteak fruits enough room to develop.
You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes approximately 75 days after planting. As an annual variety, they thrive in warm weather and full sun.
While they can be grown in containers, you will need a very large pot—at least 5 to 10 gallons—to accommodate the root system and the plant's significant size. Ensure your container has excellent drainage and a heavy-duty support structure for the vines.
Plant your seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil during the warm season. Ensure they receive full sun exposure and maintain moderate, consistent watering to help the plants establish.
Yes, because these are open-pollinated heirloom seeds, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons. They will grow true to type, meaning the offspring will have the same characteristics as the parent plant.
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