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Tomato – Moneymaker (Heirloom)
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🍅 Tomato – Moneymaker (Heirloom)
(Solanum lycopersicum)
NZ prohibited
A classic English heirloom dating back to the early 1900s, Moneymaker has earned its place as one of the world's most reliable and productive tomatoes. Originally grown in greenhouses, this variety quickly became popular with home gardeners thanks to its vigorous growth, dependable yields, and excellent performance in warm, humid conditions.
Moneymaker produces generous clusters of 6–10 smooth, round, bright red fruits, each weighing around 160g. The tomatoes have firm, thick skins and solid flesh, making them excellent for harvesting, handling, and kitchen use. Their sweet, juicy flavour is well balanced, making them suitable for both fresh eating and cooking.
This vigorous indeterminate variety continues producing over a long season, rewarding gardeners with heavy harvests of attractive, versatile fruit. Whether grown in garden beds, greenhouses, or large containers, Moneymaker remains a favourite for its reliability and consistent performance.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic English heirloom variety
- Heavy crops of smooth, bright red fruits
- Fruit borne in clusters of 6–10 tomatoes
- Sweet, juicy flavour with firm flesh
- Performs well in heat and humidity
- Excellent for salads, sandwiches, cooking, and preserving
🌱 Growing Tips
- Plant in full sun for maximum yield
- Provide staking or cage support
- Keep soil consistently moist
- Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruiting
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
- Plant type: Warm‑season fruiting vine
- Position: Full sun
- Growth habit: Indeterminate (climbing)
- Harvest: Approx. 75–80 days
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
Climate:
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Tropical: All Year Round
Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
Cool climate: Spring
Sowing:
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Sow: Late winter–spring (start indoors)
Depth: 5–6 mm
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well‑drained
Germination: 5–10 days - Approx: 25 seeds
🌱 Pro Tip
Harvest fruits as soon as they fully colour to encourage the plant to keep producing throughout the season. 🍅🌱
