New Tomatoes

I am trying two new tomatoes, new to me, Mortgage Lifter and Costoluto Genovese . They are both heirloom and heat resistant. 

Mortgage Lifter was Developed in the 1930's by a gardener who planted the four biggest varieties he knew, and crossed one with pollen from the other three. He did this for six seasons and created a variety that produced immense, tasty fruit. He sold the plants for $1 apiece $1,000 a year - and paid off his mortgage in six years. Mortgage Lifters are 80 days  from seed to fruit.

Mortgage Lifter

The Costoluto Genovese tomato is an old Italian preserving tomato variety. It's heavily lobed and often convoluted shape is indicative of early nineteenth century tomato varieties. The Costoluto Genovese's stellar flavor is intense and acidic. Costoluto Genovese has been a Mediterranean favorite since at least the early eighteenth century. The key to this mid-season beefsteak's rich tomato flavor is heat, so I think this should do well in Florida. It is a midseason tomato, 70 days from seed to fruit.

Costoluto Genovese