{"product_id":"organic-tomato-mortgage-lifter","title":"Mortgage Lifter VFN Tomato Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMortgage Lifter VFN Tomato is a legendary heirloom variety known for its impressive size, robust flavor, and fascinating history. Developed in the 1930s by a resourceful gardener who used proceeds from selling these tomatoes to pay off his mortgage, the Mortgage Lifter tomato has earned its reputation as a reliable and high-yielding favorite. The large, meaty fruits weigh up to 2 pounds each, making them perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and sauces. Growing Mortgage Lifter tomato seeds is a rewarding experience for home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mortgage Lifter VFN Tomato is a legendary heirloom variety known for its impressive size, robust flavor, and fascinating history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-85 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan Mortgage Lifter VFN Tomato as a warm-season crop. Start seed in a protected setting when local timing allows seedlings to reach transplant size after frost danger has passed. Provide strong light and avoid keeping the root zone continuously saturated. Use the recorded spacing and add support if the growth habit requires it. Check fruit as it changes color and firmness, then harvest at the stage suited to its intended kitchen use. Seasonal conditions can shift actual maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis indeterminate variety thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, producing a steady supply of large fruits throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Mortgage Lifter VFN Tomato, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tomato-seeds\"\u003eTomato Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure Seed Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21548772950129,"sku":"SNV2041","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV2041-OrganicMortgageLifterFVNTomato.png?v=1747082411","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-tomato-mortgage-lifter","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}