Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds (Beefsteak Heirloom)
Grow your own Mortgage Lifter tomato seeds with Mr Fothergill’s. These tomato seeds grow a large, very meaty, flavoursome fruit of up to 400g each. Rich, firm, red, and perfect for sauces, this variety is a fabulous all-rounder. And with high yields of up to 16kg per plant, Mortgage Lifter requires staking for best results.
First grown as a hybrid of Italian, German, and English beefsteak tomatoes, Mortgage Lifter is an heirloom seed variety that dates back to the golden days of gardening. It was named by a 1930s farmer whose bumper crop of this variety helped him save his farm from repossession.
Grow Mortgage Lifter tomato seeds with other heirloom vegetable seeds for all of your favourite traditional recipes. Or, pair with something from our full range of vegetable seeds for more variety, and use seed starting kits for best results.
How To Grow
How to Grow
Sow Mortgage Lifter tomato seeds 5mm (1/4in) deep in pots or trays filled with seed-raising mix. Tomato seeds do better in warmer temperatures, so try to maintain a temperature in their growing environment of at least 18°C (68°F) for best results.
Once the plants reach about 5cm (2in) high, transplant them into individual pots, a greenhouse, grow bags, large containers, or garden beds. It’s best to stake the tomatoes early while still young to ensure they have straight and sturdy stems. If sowing directly outdoors, wait until the soil has warmed in spring. Use solid trellising to support the plants as they establish and grow for best results.
Water the plants daily and begin feeding with liquid fertiliser when the first truss of flowers appears. Pinch out any side shoots to encourage strong growth. Harvest after 2-3 months when the tomatoes are fully ripe and a deep, rich red colour.
For more detailed instructions, read our full guide on how to grow tomatoes.
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Refunds
All goods we sell must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose they are sold for. If your seeds or bulbs do not grow for whatever reason we will happily provide you with a replacement. For all other products, please contact our head office through our contact us page. Please note we are not required to give refunds for change of mind or under any other circumstances.
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All of us at Mr Fothergill's genuinely care for our customers and insist that the quality of all our seeds, bulbs, garden equipment and level of customer service are of the highest standards - we want you to enjoy shopping with us. However, we are only human and very occasionally things can go wrong with the picking or delivery process. Please rest assured that, on the rare occasions where this proves to be the case, we will always do our very best to put things right. Please contact us if you require support.
Our Guarantee
Quality is paramount to our business, our seeds and bulbs undergo germination and growth tests before being offered for sale to ensure they comply with our strict quality standards. Through this knowledge we guarantee that all of our seeds and bulbs will grow, providing peace of mind that if they do not grow we will send you a replacement.
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