Mortgage Lifter Tomato Plant - Large Well-Shaped Fruit - 2.5" Pot

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HirtMMTom
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Product Description

TOMATO: Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and the seeds are high in fiber. The green parts are mildly poisonous, which is not surprising, as tomatoes are closely related to both nightshade and tobacco. The tomato was originally believed to be poisonous when introduced into Europe, and was used solely as an ornamental plant during the 16th and 17th centuries. The first traces of its use as a food date back to the first half of the 18th century. Tomatoes are now a tasty ingredient in many dishes, and are used fresh, canned, stewed or even sun-dried. An old pink variety still in demand with gardeners. This large, meaty, mild-flavored tomato has few seeds and is the perfect tomato-sandwich tomato. The 'Mortgage Lifter' tomato was developed in the early 1930's in Logan, West Virginia by a radiator repairman, M.C. "Radiator Charlie" Byles. Without any experience in breeding, he made a successful cross of four of the largest tomatoes he could find - German Johnson, Beefsteak, an Italian variety, and an English variety. Radiator Charlie sold the first seedlings of his new tomato in the 1940's for one dollar each to customers who drove up to 200 miles for his famous plants that bore tasty tomatoes averaging two and a half pounds. With these sales, Charlie managed to pay off his $6,000 mortgage in only six years, and so the tomato was named 'Mortgage Lifter'.
  • This large, meaty, mild-flavored tomato has few seeds and is the perfect tomato-sandwich tomato
  • Wonderful tomato flavor
  • Beefsteak size fruits
  • Indeterminate 80 Days
  • Immediate shipping

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  • 5
    Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes

    Posted by Jaelzi1 on Apr 20th 2022

    This variety is one of my favorites and I can't wait to get them (I ordered 2) planted and growing! The plants arrived quickly, were extremely well-packaged, and look healthy. Now it's up to me!!! I am happy with this purchase and I highly recommend this shop!

  • 5
    Mortgage Lifter Tomato

    Posted by william novak on Jun 9th 2021

    I was surprised by the size, well-rooted and leafed-out, a very robust plant. The other plants in my order were the same quality. I will certainly buy from these people again.

  • 3
    Dried Out during Shipping

    Posted by Robert Stinnette on May 30th 2021

    The plants were dried out. That could be when they were pulled for shipment. Ordered on Friday. I gave them some tlc and they are doing ok.

  • 4
    Delivery

    Posted by Frank Kozul on Apr 24th 2021

    one item short at delivery. Resolved with make up delivery Happy with plants