Mortgage Lifter ’77 Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mortgage Lifter 77’
4-inch pot
 
A legendary heirloom beefsteak tomato, Mortgage Lifter ’77 is known for producing very large, pinkish-red fruits with rich, classic tomato flavor. The fruits are meaty with few seeds, making them ideal for slicing, sandwiches, and fresh eating. This variety is prized for both its impressive size and dependable yields, even under less-than-perfect conditions.
 
An indeterminate grower, it continues to produce throughout the season and benefits from sturdy staking or caging to support its vigorous growth and heavy fruit load. It performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering. With proper care, it rewards gardeners with abundant harvests from mid to late summer into early fall.
 
Warm-season annual (indeterminate tomato)
Zones 3–11 (grown as annual)
Full sun
Grows 6–8 ft. tall x 2–3 ft. wide (with support)
Moderate water needs; prefers consistent moisture and fertile, well-drained soil
Generally pest-resistant; monitor for common tomato pests
Harvest mid-summer through early fall