Tomato Moneymaker Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Moneymaker Tomato is a classic, reliable and highly productive indeterminate tomato variety, well known for its generous crops of smooth, round red fruit. A long-standing favourite with home gardeners, Moneymaker produces medium-sized tomatoes with a traditional tomato flavour, making them an excellent all-purpose choice for salads, sandwiches, cooking and everyday kitchen use.
Key Attributes
Reliable & ProductiveA dependable tomato variety known for producing generous crops throughout the growing season. |
Classic Tomato FlavourProduces juicy red tomatoes with a traditional flavour suited to fresh eating and cooking. |
Versatile All-Purpose TomatoIdeal for salads, sandwiches, burgers, sauces, cooking and everyday kitchen use. |
Indeterminate GrowthVigorous plants continue growing and producing fruit over an extended harvest period. |
Medium-Sized FruitProduces attractive, smooth and rounded red tomatoes typically weighing around 100 g. |
Widely AdaptableSuitable for home gardens, raised beds, large containers and protected growing environments. |
Product Description
Tomato Moneymaker is a well-known heritage tomato variety valued by gardeners for its reliability, vigorous growth and consistently good yields. This classic indeterminate tomato produces clusters of smooth, round, bright red fruit over an extended growing season.
The medium-sized tomatoes typically weigh around 100 g and offer a juicy texture with a rich, traditional tomato flavour. Their versatile size makes Moneymaker an excellent general-purpose tomato for slicing, salads, sandwiches and burgers, as well as sauces, soups and cooked dishes.
Moneymaker plants have a vigorous indeterminate growth habit and will continue flowering and setting fruit while favourable growing conditions persist. Plants benefit from sturdy stakes, cages or trellising to support their growth and developing fruit.
Suitable for a range of Australian growing conditions, Moneymaker can be grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds and large containers. It can also perform well under protected growing conditions such as greenhouses when adequate light, ventilation and support are provided.
Why Grow Moneymaker Tomatoes?
- Classic and reliable tomato variety.
- Produces generous crops of medium-sized red tomatoes.
- Rich, traditional tomato flavour.
- Excellent all-purpose variety for fresh eating and cooking.
- Indeterminate plants provide an extended harvest.
- Suitable for garden beds, raised beds and large containers.
- Can be grown outdoors or under suitable protected conditions.
- Excellent choice for home vegetable gardens.
Plant Details
| Plant Type | Warm-season annual vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate / climbing tomato |
| Plant Height | Approximately 1.5–1.8 m with support |
| Fruit Type | Medium-sized, smooth, round red tomato |
| Fruit Weight | Approximately 100 g |
| Days to Harvest | Approximately 75–85 days from transplanting |
Sowing Information
| Sowing Method | Raise seedlings in trays or pots and transplant |
| Sowing Depth | 5 mm |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Plant Spacing | 45–60 cm |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 90 cm |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil; approximately pH 6.0–7.0 |
| Support | Stake, cage or trellis |
When to Sow Moneymaker Tomatoes in Australia
| Climate Zone | Suggested Sowing Period | Growing Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cool | September – December | Raise seedlings under protection and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Temperate | August – December | Start early crops under protection and transplant outdoors once conditions have warmed. |
| Subtropical | August – May | Avoid the most difficult periods of extreme heat and humidity where possible. |
| Tropical | April – August | Best grown through the cooler, drier part of the year with good airflow. |
| Arid | March – September | Provide consistent irrigation and protect plants from periods of extreme heat. |
How to Grow Moneymaker Tomatoes
Sow Moneymaker tomato seeds approximately 5 mm deep in trays, cells or small pots filled with a quality seed-raising mix. Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged while seeds germinate.
Once seedlings are well established and outdoor conditions are suitable, transplant them into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Allow approximately 45–60 cm between plants to provide adequate room for growth and airflow.
As an indeterminate tomato, Moneymaker requires support. Install stakes, cages or a trellis early so plants can be trained as they grow and before they become heavily laden with fruit.
Water plants consistently, particularly during flowering and fruit development. Irregular watering can contribute to fruit problems such as cracking and blossom end rot. Applying mulch around plants helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature.
Maintain good airflow around plants and remove unhealthy or badly damaged lower foliage when necessary. In areas affected by fruit fly, appropriate exclusion or control measures may be required to protect developing tomatoes.
Harvest
Moneymaker tomatoes are generally ready to harvest approximately 75–85 days after transplanting, depending on growing conditions. Pick fruit when it has developed a full red colour and feels ripe but still firm.
Regular harvesting encourages plants to continue flowering and producing fruit throughout the growing season.
Perfect For
- Fresh salads
- Sandwiches and burgers
- Everyday slicing tomatoes
- Homemade sauces
- Soups and cooked dishes
- Home vegetable gardens
- Raised garden beds
- Large containers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moneymaker an indeterminate tomato?
Yes. Moneymaker is an indeterminate tomato variety that continues growing, flowering and producing fruit throughout the season while conditions remain favourable.
How tall do Moneymaker tomato plants grow?
Moneymaker plants commonly reach approximately 1.5–1.8 metres when grown under suitable conditions and provided with adequate support.
Do Moneymaker tomatoes need staking?
Yes. The vigorous indeterminate plants should be supported using stakes, cages or a trellis to keep growth and developing fruit off the ground.
How long do Moneymaker tomatoes take to harvest?
Harvest is typically around 75–85 days after transplanting, although timing varies according to temperature, sunlight and other growing conditions.
What are Moneymaker tomatoes good for?
Moneymaker is an excellent all-purpose tomato. The medium-sized red fruit can be eaten fresh in salads, sandwiches and burgers or used for sauces, soups and other cooked dishes.
Can Moneymaker tomatoes be grown in pots?
Yes. Moneymaker can be grown in a large container with fertile potting mix, consistent watering and sturdy support for its indeterminate growth.
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