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Mountain Merit Bush Tomato Seeds
Mountain Merit Bush Tomato Seeds
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An all-around classic slicer tomato. A beautiful red beefsteak, this determinate tomato has a condensed harvest period, handy for preserving your tomatoes at once, and compact plants, perfect for containers. A 2014 All America Selections Heartland winner! Disease resistant to Fusarium wilt, root-rot nematode, grey leaf spot, Verticillium wilt, late blight, tomato spotted wilt. Inert organic coating improves seed visibility when sowing.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Determinate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: About 30"–36" tall
Variety Info: Mountain Merit' is a determinate type 8–10 ounce slicing tomato. Disease resistant to Fusarium wilt, root-rot nematode, grey leaf spot, Verticillium wilt, late blight, tomato spotted wilt.
Attributes: Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Root Knot Nematode Resistant, Grey Leaf Spot Resistant, Verticillium Wilt Resistant, Late Blight Resistant, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Resistant, Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Mountain Merit' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when bright red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
- Reta M.MA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 5, 2025Healthy plants, lots of tomatoes
I grew 2 Mountain Merit and 2 Red Prides and did not always separate the harvests. All I can say is that both varieties stayed healthy and strong and produced a good quantity of meaty fruits (many around 14 ounces). There are still some good-sized green tomatoes on the plants and I expect them to ripen sufficiently in the next 2 weeks so that I can finish them up in the house. Very successful harvest. The picture shows part of the harvest!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerEGEpic GardeningSep 12, 2025Hey Reta,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Mountain Merit Bush Tomato Seeds! It sounds like you had an incredible harvest with both the Mountain Merit and Red Pride varieties - 14-ounce meaty tomatoes are absolutely impressive! That's exactly the kind of substantial, flavorful fruit we love to hear about.
We're so glad both varieties stayed healthy and strong throughout the growing season for you. There's nothing quite like having robust plants that just keep producing quality fruit all season long. And what a bonus that you still have green tomatoes on the vine that will finish ripening indoors - extending that harvest even further!
Your picture sounds amazing - there's nothing more satisfying than seeing the results of a very successful growing season laid out like that!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- JLWVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 31, 2025These have been the best producing seeds yet.
So many tomatoes ! These are large and very nice tomatoes. The harvest this summer was fantastic. I had to be patient but once they started turning to red, we had more than ever. Was able to can them, make sauce and salsa in addition to just eating them off the vine as a slicer tomato. Will def grow them again ! JL
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 4, 2025Hey JL,
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible harvest experience with our Mountain Merit Bush Tomato Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that these have been your best producing seeds yet! What a fantastic summer harvest you've had and all of the different ways you are and will be able to enjoy them! The fact that you're definitely planning to grow them again next year is the best compliment we could ask for! Keep on growing 🌻️
- DesireeRated 4 out of 5 starsSep 18, 20244 Stars
This was my first season growing mountain merit tomatoes. I started the seeds indoors in a seed starting tray in February and transplanted them into raised garden beds in late March. I live in zone 9b, coastal California. It’s been a strange, foggy and kind of cool spring and summer. I have had much difficulty with tomatoes this year, many of which succumbed to fungal diseases due to the cool and foggy weather. However, mountain merit managed to withstand these challenges and produce wonderful tasting tomatoes. The yield thus far has been much smaller than an early girl or San Francisco Fog, but the taste is far superior in my opinion. It is perfectly sweet with a nice tomato acidity. The fruit of mountain merit is also a beautiful red color with a hint of rosey pink. I will definitely try this variety again next year, but plant a couple more to make up for the smaller yield.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Carol W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 31, 20245 Stars
Second year growing these tomatoes. I like determinant varieties. The seeds are easy to grow. We planted in halo planters and were very pleased.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - FrankVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 24, 20255 Stars
Looking forward to planting the garden this year. Waiting for warm weather and spring to get here.
