Description
The 'Pineapple' tomato is a high-yielding variety known for its large, beefsteak-type fruits that ripen to a vibrant yellow-orange with streaks of red. These 1–2-pound tomatoes are meaty with few seeds and are packed with a complex, low-acid flavor that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, with a subtle fruity undertone. An excellent slicer, the 'Pineapple' variety thrives in gardens with its tall vines, often reaching 6' or more, and producing bountiful harvests through summer.
This packet yields approximately 24 plants when started inside. 30 seeds.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity: 90 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Information: 1–2 pound, yellow-orange fruits streaked with red outside and inside.
Type: Indeterminate, Slicer (Learn more)
Attributes: Low Acid
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: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24″–36″
Row Spacing: 36″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″–36″
Growing Info:
Harvesting: 'Pineapple' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when yellow-orange and have a slight give when gently squeezed.