Tomato, Heirloom Tomato - Our Plants - Kaw Valley Greenhouses

Tomato, Heirloom Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum 'Mortgage Lifter'

 

 

  • Old time heirloom favorite!
  • Large beefsteak fruit
  • Fantastic flavor

Details

Mortgage Lifter' tomatoes were developed by Willam Estler of Barboursville, West Virginia in the 1920s. According to lore, the unique and extraordinary taste of these tomatoes proved to be such a success that Mr. Estler was able to pay off his home mortgage within a few years by selling plants of this variety. The plants are indeterminate growers, and come to maturity 75-85 days after transplanting. Mortgage Lifter tomatoes are known for their sweet, rich flavor and prodigious size, with the beefsteak tomatoes sometimes reaching 2 pounds!

 

Likes Similar Sun/Shade

more
plants
 
 
more
photos
 
Find a Store
 
 

Type:

Annual

Vegetable

Sun/Shade:

Full Sun

Hardiness Zone:

Not hardy

Height:

48-60 inches

Spread:

30-36 inches

Benefits:

Vigorous Growth

 
 
 
 

Our Gardening Newsletter

 

Need some advice on how to start a beautiful garden? Sign up for our email newsletter, and receive free gardening articles, resources, and container designs to your inbox.

 
 
 

share this page

        x