Mortgage Lifter (Halladay's) Tomato, 1930 Heirloom, organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Kentucky family heirloom was grown since the 1930s by three generations of James Halladay’s family. In a trial of 25 Mortgage Lifter types, Halladay’s produced the best crops of 1-2 pound pink beefsteak fruits. Exceptionally meaty and typically crack-free. Great old-fashioned tomato flavor. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant. ±11,300 seeds/oz.

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Pink beefsteak tomatoes
• Fruits grow to 1-2 pounds
• Meaty flesh with old-time tomato flavor
• Typically crack-free
• Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
• 80-90 days from transplant
• 25 seeds in packet

Instructions -

Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. 

• Sow indoors 6 weeks before the last frost
• Germination 7-14 days
• Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart
• Support: Cage, stake, or trellis

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