Click here for planting instructions
MORTGAGE LIFTER Beefsteak Tomato Open Pollinated Indeterminate Heirloom Non-GMO 30 Seeds 100% Pure Seed – No Filler – Non-GMO
PRODUCT INFORMATION
What are Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes?
The Story This variety was developed in the 1930’s by a radiator mechanic working from his home-based repair shop in Logan, West Virginia. Like many depression era home owners, M.C. Byles (aka Radiator Charlie) was concerned about paying off his home loan. Mr. Byles developed his renowned tomato by crossbreeding four large-fruited varieties of tomatoes: German Johnson, Beefsteak, an Italian variety, and an English variety. Mr. Byles planted the latter three varieties in a circle around the German Johnson, which he hand-pollinated using a baby’s ear syringe. From the resulting tomatoes, he saved the seeds and for the next six years he continued the painstaking process of cross pollinating the best seedlings. In the 1940’s, Radiator Charlie sold his Mortgage Lifter tomato plants for $1 each. The variety gained in popularity and gardeners came from as far away as 200 miles to buy his seedlings. Charlie was able to pay off his $6,000 home loan in 6 years, hence the name Mortgage Lifter. |
MORTGAGE LIFTER Beefsteak Tomato Indeterminate Heirloom Non-GMO 30 seeds
Returns accepted within 30 days. Product must be in the same condition it was shipped in. Buyer pays shipping.