Large Beefsteak Tomatoes
Produces impressive, meaty red tomatoes weighing approximately 10–14 ounces, ideal for slicing and fresh culinary use.
Red Mortgage Tomato Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Red Mortgage Tomato Seeds
Red Mortgage Lifter Tomato is a productive heirloom tomato variety known for its large, meaty, rich-red beefsteak fruits and excellent garden performance. Also known as Mortgage Lifter VFN, this improved selection produces uniform tomatoes with fewer seeds and a delicious flavor. Its vigorous, indeterminate vines continue producing tomatoes throughout the growing season, making it a great choice for home gardens, vegetable plots, and fresh kitchen harvests.
Heirloom Tomato Large Red Fruits Beefsteak Variety High Productivity
Key Features
Rich Red Fruit Color
Develops attractive, uniform red fruits that stand out in vegetable gardens and provide excellent presentation for fresh harvests.
Improved Disease Resistance
The VFN selection is known for improved resistance or tolerance to certain tomato diseases and root-knot nematodes.
Extended Harvest Season
Its indeterminate growth habit encourages continuous flowering and fruit production under favorable growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Large 10–14 oz red beefsteak fruits
Improved Mortgage Lifter selection
Indeterminate vine growth
Open-pollinated heirloom variety
Rich, meaty tomato flesh
Good for sandwiches and fresh slicing
Suitable for sauces and cooking
Improved VFN disease resistance
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Common Name | Red Mortgage Lifter Tomato |
| Variety Name | Mortgage Lifter VFN |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Heirloom Tomato Seeds |
| Fruit Type | Beefsteak Tomato |
| Fruit Color | Rich Red |
| Fruit Weight | Approximately 10–14 oz (280–400 g) |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Plant Height | Approximately 6–7 feet or taller with suitable growing conditions |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 83–93 days, depending on growing conditions and supplier classification |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days under favorable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun (6–8 hours of sunlight daily) |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.0–6.8 |
| Watering | Regular and consistent watering; avoid waterlogging |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24–36 inches between plants |
| Support Requirement | Strong stakes, cages, or trellises recommended |
| Disease Resistance | VFN selection: resistance or tolerance associated with Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and root-knot nematodes |
| Planting Season | During suitable warm growing conditions; avoid extreme heat and frost |
| Harvest Season | Extended harvest under favorable growing conditions |
| Uses | Fresh Eating, Sandwiches, Salads, Slicing, Sauces, and Cooking |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Start Red Mortgage Lifter Tomato seeds indoors or in a suitable seed-starting tray. Use a clean, well-drained seed-starting mix and sow the seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep. Keep the growing medium lightly moist.
Start Red Mortgage Lifter Tomato seeds indoors or in a suitable seed-starting tray. Use a clean, well-drained seed-starting mix and sow the seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep. Keep the growing medium lightly moist.
Step 2: Maintain Germination Conditions
Place the seed tray in a warm location with a temperature of approximately 75–85°F (24–29°C). Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seeds generally emerge within 5–10 days under favorable conditions.
Place the seed tray in a warm location with a temperature of approximately 75–85°F (24–29°C). Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seeds generally emerge within 5–10 days under favorable conditions.
Step 3: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and become strong enough to handle, transplant them into larger containers or a prepared garden bed. Gradually acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions before permanent planting.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and become strong enough to handle, transplant them into larger containers or a prepared garden bed. Gradually acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions before permanent planting.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Support
Select a location receiving approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Provide sturdy stakes, cages, or trellises because this indeterminate variety develops tall, vigorous vines that need adequate support.
Select a location receiving approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Provide sturdy stakes, cages, or trellises because this indeterminate variety develops tall, vigorous vines that need adequate support.
Step 5: Water and Fertilize Regularly
Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Apply balanced vegetable fertilizer as recommended for tomatoes. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruit production.
Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Apply balanced vegetable fertilizer as recommended for tomatoes. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruit production.
Step 6: Harvest Ripe Tomatoes
Monitor the fruits as they develop and harvest when they reach their characteristic rich-red color and desired ripeness. Regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the growing season.
Monitor the fruits as they develop and harvest when they reach their characteristic rich-red color and desired ripeness. Regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the growing season.
Grow Big, Flavorful Harvests with Red Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes
Bring productive heirloom gardening to your backyard with Red Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds. Known for their impressive beefsteak fruits, rich-red color, meaty flesh, and vigorous vines, these tomatoes are an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy growing large, flavorful tomatoes. Provide plenty of sunlight, fertile soil, consistent watering, and strong plant support to enjoy a rewarding harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore helpful answers about Red Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds, fruit characteristics, disease resistance, and growing requirements.
What is the difference between Red Mortgage Lifter and the original Mortgage Lifter tomato?
Red Mortgage Lifter, also known as Mortgage Lifter VFN, is an improved selection of the classic Mortgage Lifter tomato. It produces more uniform red fruits, generally weighing around 10–14 ounces, and was selected for improved disease resistance and productivity. The original Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter is traditionally known for its larger pink to pink-red beefsteak tomatoes. Both varieties have their own characteristics and should not be confused when selecting seeds.
What does VFN mean on Red Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds?
VFN refers to resistance or tolerance associated with three common tomato growing problems: Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and root-knot nematodes. This improved selection offers additional protection against these problems compared with some traditional tomato varieties. However, disease resistance does not mean complete immunity, so proper crop rotation, soil management, and garden hygiene are still important.
How big do Red Mortgage Lifter tomatoes grow, and do they need support?
Red Mortgage Lifter tomatoes typically weigh around 10–14 ounces each and develop large, meaty beefsteak fruits. The plants have an indeterminate growth habit and can reach approximately 6–7 feet or taller. Because of their vigorous vines and heavy fruit, strong tomato cages, stakes, or trellises are recommended to support the plants and keep the fruits off the ground.