Moneymaker Tomato

The Moneymaker Tomato is a indeterminate, vining heirloom variety that produces large meaty and mouth-watering, shining deep red fruits.

Difficulty: Easy

Soil: Well-draining Fertile soil.

Sowing: Spring / Summer

Germination: 7 – 14 days

Days to Maturity: 85 – 120 days

Position: Full Sun

Spacing: 40 x 150 cm

Sow Depth: 4 mm

Height: 1.5 – 2 m

Growing notes:

Tomatoes needs a long growing season, and is best to start indoors 6 weeks before the transplant date. Aim to transplant seedlings in Spring.

For best results, sow the tomato seeds 3 mm deep in a well- drained rich soil mixture. Seedlings can also be started in a germination mix. Or a mix of potting soil, compost, perlite and coco peat.

Keep the soil moist, but not soggy while germinating.

Harden seedlings off before transplanting. This process involves introducing seedlings to bits of sunlight each day. Start by introducing seedlings to 1 hour of partial sunlight. Then, moving to full sun and gradually increasing the amount of sun exposure to a few hours each day. This helps the plants grow strong and acclimatize to outdoor conditions.

Tomatoes like warm soil temperatures. Wait at least a week or two after the last winter frost, once temperatures rise, before transplanting the seedling.

Put the seedlings in the ground and let soil reach just below the lowest leaves. Tomatoes need at least 7 hours of sunlight, so plant the the seedling in direct sunlight. Tomatoes are heavy feeders. Be sure to add a well balanced fertiliser so that the plant has enough nutrients to grow strong and produce fruits.

Harvest the tomatoes as they ripen on the vines in batches once they redden fully.

Uses: 

Money maker tomatoes are best used fresh for slicing but are also well suited for use in soups, stews or sauces.

All tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.