Overwintering guide
How to overwinter mortgage lifter tomato
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills mortgage lifter tomato in winter
Cutting mortgage lifter tomato hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering mortgage lifter tomato — FAQ
Does mortgage lifter tomato need to come indoors for winter?
Mortgage Lifter Tomato is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Mortgage Lifter Tomato is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move mortgage lifter tomato for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water mortgage lifter tomato in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills mortgage lifter tomato over winter?
Cutting mortgage lifter tomato hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.