Mortgage Lifter Beefsteak Tomato carries a legendary heritage rooted in American agricultural ingenuity. Created by the resourceful "Radiator Charlie" Byles during the Great Depression, this heirloom was famously bred to produce large, marketable tomatoes and help support his family. Today, Mortgage Lifter remains a favorite for gardeners who want impressive fruit, rich flavor, and a story worth sharing at the table.

This indeterminate variety produces vigorous vines and abundant harvests of large, meaty tomatoes that are excellent for slicing, sandwiches, sauces, and preserving. With full sun, sturdy support, fertile soil, and steady moisture, these 100 seeds can become the centerpiece of a productive summer garden.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 12/25. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Mortgage Lifter Beefsteak Tomato Seeds?

• Legendary garden history: Grow an heirloom connected to the story of "Radiator Charlie" and Depression-era American ingenuity.
• Large beefsteak fruit: Harvest impressive tomatoes that can reach approximately 1–2 pounds under favorable growing conditions.
• Meaty texture: Dense flesh makes these tomatoes especially useful for thick slices, sandwiches, sauces, and canning projects.
• Long-season production: Indeterminate vines continue producing through the growing season when supported and harvested regularly.
• Heirloom and open-pollinated: Save seed from properly isolated plants and continue the variety in your garden.
• Non-GMO seeds: Grown from seed developed through traditional breeding rather than genetic modification.

Planting Tips for Success

• Start indoors: Sow seeds 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost, then transplant after frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
• Sunlight: Choose a full-sun location with at least 6–8 hours of direct light each day.
• Soil: Grow in rich, well-drained soil with a pH near 6.0–6.8. Incorporate compost before transplanting.
• Spacing: Space plants 24–36 inches apart, with wider spacing between rows to improve airflow and access.
• Support: Use a sturdy cage, stake, or trellis. Tall indeterminate vines need strong support, especially when large fruit begins to develop.
• Watering: Water deeply and consistently at the soil line. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and reduce soil splash.
• Fertilizing: Feed with compost or balanced fertilizer at transplanting, then avoid excess nitrogen once flowering begins.
• Pruning: Remove damaged lower leaves and crowded growth as needed, and secure vines as they grow.
• Harvesting: Harvest when fruit shows full color and gives slightly to gentle pressure. Large tomatoes may ripen unevenly, so check plants often.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-owned: We are proud to supply quality seeds to home gardeners.
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• Integrity Pledge: We support the Safe Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Vegetable Seed License: Our vegetable seed offerings are provided in accordance with applicable seed regulations.
• Great customer service: We are here to help you choose seeds and get your garden growing.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh slicing: Slice ripe tomatoes thick and serve with olive oil, sea salt, basil, or a simple vinaigrette.
• Sandwiches and burgers: Use the large, meaty slices for BLTs, burgers, wraps, and garden sandwiches.
• Sauces and soups: Simmer ripe tomatoes into pasta sauce, soup, stew, or a rich tomato base.
• Roasting: Halve and roast with olive oil, garlic, and herbs for concentrated sweet-savory flavor.
• Canning and preserving: Use for crushed tomatoes, salsa, or other preserved preparations with a tested, safe recipe.

Order Mortgage Lifter Beefsteak Tomato Seeds Today

Plant these 100 heirloom tomato seeds and grow a harvest of story-rich, meaty beefsteak tomatoes for the summer table.

Nutritional Information

Values apply to harvested tomato fruit, not seeds. Approximate values per 1 medium tomato, about 123g.

• Calories: 22
• Total Fat: 0.2g
• Sodium: 6mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 4.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
• Total Sugars: 3.2g
• Protein: 1.1g
• Vitamin C: 17mg, 19% Daily Value
• Potassium: 292mg, 6% Daily Value

Nutrition values are approximate and can vary by variety, growing conditions, ripeness, and serving size.

Important Disclosures

• Variety disclaimer: Heirloom tomatoes may vary naturally in size, shape, color, maturity, and yield. Results depend on climate, soil, moisture, fertility, and gardening practices.
• Seed storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Planting zones: Tomato is a warm-season crop. Plant after the last frost when soil and air temperatures are consistently warm; local timing varies by growing zone.
• Seed saving: Save seed only from healthy, properly isolated plants if maintaining varietal purity is important.

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