Pineapple Tomato is a stunning heirloom beefsteak variety prized for its massive fruits, vibrant yellow and red marbling, and exceptionally sweet fruity flavor. This eye-catching tomato has become a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike for both its beauty and outstanding taste.
The large colorful fruits feature golden yellow skin streaked and marbled with rich red tones both inside and out. Their flavor is sweet, mildly tangy, and often described as having subtle tropical fruit notes reminiscent of pineapple.
Pineapple Tomatoes are excellent for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, roasting, sauces, and gourmet dishes where their vibrant coloration truly stands out. The juicy flesh and low acidity make them especially popular for fresh eating.
This indeterminate heirloom variety produces continuously throughout the growing season and benefits from sturdy staking or cages due to the large size and weight of the fruit. A beautiful and productive tomato for home gardens, homesteads, and market growers.
Pineapple Tomato Seed Details
- Quantity: 25 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato
- Fruit Color: Yellow with Red Marbling
- Flavor: Sweet Fruity Mildly Tangy Flavor
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 70-85°F
- Days to Germination: 6-9 Days
- Row Spacing: 60 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 18-36 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 75 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 80 Days
- Ideal Uses: Fresh Slicing, Salads, Sandwiches, Sauces, Roasting, Gourmet Dishes, Market Gardens, Homesteads
How to Save Seeds
Tomatoes are primarily self-pollinating, so separating different varieties by approximately 50 feet is usually sufficient for maintaining seed purity.
Allow fruits to fully ripen on the vine before harvesting for seed saving. Some gardeners prefer allowing harvested tomatoes to sit for several additional days to fully mature before processing.
Cut ripe tomatoes in half and scoop the seeds and pulp into a jar partially filled with water. Cover loosely and allow the mixture to ferment in a warm location out of direct sunlight for approximately 5 to 7 days.
After fermentation, remove floating debris and poor-quality seeds from the surface. Rinse the healthy seeds thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer.
Spread cleaned seeds onto paper towels, screens, or drying racks and allow them to dry completely. Stir or turn seeds regularly during drying to prevent sticking. Store fully dried seeds in labeled envelopes or airtight containers in a cool dry place.
