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Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Andes
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
Plant Resistance
- Fusarium Wilt Resistant
- Grey Leaf Spot Resistant
- Late Blight Resistant
- Root Knot Nematode Resistant
- Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Resistant
- Verticillium Wilt Resistant
About Mountain Merit Bush Tomato Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum (hybrid)
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.
Planting Tomato
Days to Maturity
75 days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet yields approximately 8 plants when started inside. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 24" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Mountain Merit' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when bright red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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15 reviews
- Bette B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/7/26Hoping for great results
It is too soon to start these seeds, but I am hoping for good results. I like the fact that this variety is supposed to be quite disease resistant!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/10/26Hey Bette,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review of our Mountain Merit Bush Tomato Seeds! We love your patience and planning ahead for the perfect planting time! You're absolutely right about the disease resistance being a fantastic feature of this variety. We hope you'll let us know how it goes. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your excitement with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- FrancesRated 5 out of 5 stars12/12/255 Stars
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- Reta M.MA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/5/25Healthy 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? ContainerBIBotanical Interests9/12/25Hey 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 stars8/31/25These 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? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/4/25Hey 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 🌻️
- HeatherRated 5 out of 5 stars8/30/255 Stars
Quick shipping!