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Tomato 'Moneymaker'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Moneymaker is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Moneymaker'. 'Moneymaker' is considered a heirloom OP (open polliated) cultivar. This variety typically produces fruit in the following colours: Cadmium red.

Moneymaker is an old English greenhouse variety, very popular with home gardeners due to its uniformity of fruit and colour. Red globular tomatoes, 1.5-2" in diameter, requires heat and time to mature properly.

In the 50’s and 60’s this was one of the most widely grown open pollinated varieties.

Originally introduced by F Stonor of Southampton.

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. Moneymaker is an indeterminate variety best grown as a cordon (vine).

A type of Fruit, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Moneymaker is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

United Kingdom is believed to be where Moneymaker originates from.

Typically, Moneymaker Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Moneymaker'

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Moneymaker likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Moneymaker 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. Moneymaker requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 - 6.0 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Moneymaker 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 Moneymaker about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Moneymaker

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

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

Harvesting Moneymaker

Expect harvests to start to occur in late summer.