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- Days to maturity
- 80–85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mortgage Lifter is the famous West Virginia heirloom, developed in the 1920s and 1930s by William Estler and later M.C. Byles, who is said to have paid off his house selling the plants during the Depression. Fruit is pinkish-red, meaty, with few seeds, and can exceed two and a half pounds, though one to two pounds is more typical; the flavor is rich and sweet. Vines are indeterminate and need a tall, sturdy cage or stake; prune suckers and water at the base to limit cracking and blossom-end rot. Ripens in roughly 70 to 85 days from transplant. Several similar strains carry the name.
Mortgage Lifter traits
- Indeterminate vine that needs a tall cage
- Pinkish-red beefsteak fruit of 1 to 2 pounds or more
- Meaty flesh with few seeds
- Rich, sweet flavor
- Heirloom from West Virginia
- About 70 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Lifter this page | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Mortgage Lifter FAQ
What kind of tomato is Mortgage Lifter?
Mortgage Lifter is the famous West Virginia heirloom, developed in the 1920s and 1930s by William Estler and later M.C. Byles, who is said to have paid off his house selling the plants during the Depression.
How many days to maturity is Mortgage Lifter?
Mortgage Lifter is listed at 80–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Mortgage Lifter compare with other tomato varieties?
Mortgage Lifter: 80–85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mortgage Lifter good for?
Mortgage Lifter is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.