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Tomato 'Mortgage lifter vfn'

Solanum lycopersicum

Mortgage lifter vfn is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Mortgage lifter vfn'. 'Mortgage lifter vfn' is considered a OP (open polliated) cultivar.

‘Mortgage Lifter VFN’ is an improved version of ‘Mortgage Lifter’.


this tomato is VFN resistant, although it is open-pollinated, it was tested to verify that it does have these disease resistances. Similar to regular Mortgage Lifter, except for disease resistance and the fruit is much more red.

This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Mortgage lifter vfn is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Mortgage lifter vfn originates from.

Mortgage lifter vfn Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Mortgage lifter vfn'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Mortgage lifter vfn is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Mortgage lifter vfn needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Mortgage lifter vfn from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Mortgage lifter vfn about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mortgage lifter vfn

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mortgage lifter vfn is a tender plant.

Harvesting Mortgage lifter vfn

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Tomato 'Mortgage lifter vfn' information

How long does Mortgage lifter vfn take to grow?

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Other Names for Tomato 'Mortgage lifter vfn'

Mortgage lifter red, Red mortgage lifter

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