10 Mortgage Lifter Tomato Seeds, Beefsteak Tomato, Heirloom, Genuine USA

Description: Test Mortgage Lifter Tomato Check out our other listings! Mortgage Lifter is an open-pollinated tomato variety developed by radiator mechanic M.C. Byles of Logan, West Virginia in the 1930s. Concerned with paying off his home loan during the Depression era, Mr. Byles spent six years breeding the Mortgage Lifter from four large-fruited tomato varieties, one of which was the German Johnson. He began selling the resulting seedlings in the early 1940s, and was able to finally pay off his mortgage (hence the name!) after it gained considerable popularity among home gardeners. Indeterminate vines produce large, beefsteak-shaped fruits that weigh in at 2.5 pounds. Flesh is rich, sweet, and meaty with very few seeds. 80-85 days to maturity. Tomato Germination Guide Select the soil and container in which to start your seeds. For soil, use a seed starting mix for the best results. You may also use a soil-less potting mix, which is cheaper and widely available at most garden centers. For the container, use cell packs or a small pot three to four inches tall to start your tomato seeds. Fill your container with potting mix to within ½ inch of the top. Place two seeds on top of the soil near the center of the pot. Planting two seeds is recommended in case one doesn't sprout. If both seeds sprout, you can pinch off the smaller, weaker plant. Cover the seeds with about ¼ inch layer of potting mix. Gently press the soil down with your fingers to ensure good contact between the seed and soil. Sprinkle or mist water on the seeds whenever the top of layer of soil appears dry. Be careful not to overwater! Soggy soil may cause the seed to rot. Keep your potted seeds in a warm location. The warmer the location is, the quicker the seeds will germinate. If you're starting your seeds indoors, maintain a room temperature above sixty degrees Fahrenheit. Or, better yet, use a heat mat to provide the seeds warmth and speed up the germination process. You may also cover you pots with plastic and utilize the greenhouse effect to warm up the soil and maintain heat through the night. Be sure to remove the plastic once the seeds have sprouted to avoid disease and fungal infection! Transplant your tomato seedling to a new, bigger pot when it is at least 3 inches in height. Contact Us Don't hesitate to contact us via eBay messages if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We're always happy to hear from our customers, and we'll gladly assist you in any way we can. Shipping All orders are shipped for free via eBay Standard Envelope, which includes tracking. Disclaimer We do everything we can to ensure your seeds will arrive to you in the best condition possible. Unfortunately, accidents can happen once the seeds leave our care and are with the U.S. Postal Service. If you aren't 100% satisfied with the condition your seeds are in once they reach you, please contact us immediately and we'll do our best to correct the issue.

Price: 3.98 USD

Location: Venice, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-22T16:26:56.000Z

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