Pineapple Tomato Seed
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking award-winning, large slicing tomatoes.
Experience the taste of summer with the Pineapple Tomato Seed. This indeterminate heirloom variety produces large, red-and-yellow streaked tomatoes, often weighing up to a pound, boasting a full-bodied, old-fashioned flavor. Celebrated for its taste, it's a favorite for slicing and enjoying fresh. Tomatoes are packed with nutrients like lycopene, supporting overall health. For optimal growth, start seeds indoors and provide full sun. Harvest when ripe and avoid refrigeration to preserve its delicious, natural taste.
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Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Days to Maturity
90
/ days
Who it's for
- Gourmet cooks seeking unique, low-acid flavor profiles
- Home gardeners wanting visually striking, colorful harvests
- Sandwich lovers needing large, meaty slices
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with short, cool growing seasons
- Beginners lacking the time for heavy vine support
- Busy growers unable to maintain consistent watering schedules
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Award-winning taste delivers a classic, full-bodied heirloom experience.
Yield Potential
Produces massive, pound-sized fruits perfect for slicing and fresh eating.
Growth Complexity
Indeterminate vines demand consistent staking and dedicated garden space.
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprout rates ensure a dependable start to the season.
Seed Longevity
Three-year shelf life offers excellent value for seasonal home gardeners.
Versatility
Strictly a garden-bed variety not suited for container or patio growth.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
90 days
Botanical Name
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Seed Life
3 years
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seeds per Gram
approximately 280-320
Plant Type
Indeterminate (requires trellising)
Soil pH Preference
5.5-7.0
Is Organic
false
Features
- Produces large, streaked tomatoes up to 1 pound.
- Offers a great old-fashioned, full-bodied flavor.
- Heirloom and Open Pollinated for seed saving.
- Winner of taste-off awards.
- Indeterminate growth requires staking.
- Non-GMO seeds.
- Ideal for slicing.
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and reliability of the Pineapple Tomato seeds. The primary appeal lies in the fruit's unique aesthetic and intensely sweet, low acid flavor, often described as a culinary standout. Customers frequently report high germination rates and vigorous plant growth, confirming the seeds' reliability. This variety is highly valued for delivering a dependable harvest of beautiful, gourmet tomatoes, satisfying both novice and experienced growers seeking novelty and performance.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. Because of this continuous growth, you will need to provide sturdy stakes or a trellis to support the vines.
The Pineapple Tomato typically reaches maturity in about 90 days. We recommend starting your seeds indoors to give them a head start before transplanting them into the garden once the danger of frost has passed.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. Because Pineapple Tomatoes are large, vigorous indeterminate plants, they require the space and root depth provided by an in-ground garden bed.
Yes, because this is an heirloom and open-pollinated variety, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons. They will grow true to type, meaning the offspring will have the same characteristics as the parent plant.
To preserve the best flavor and texture, store your harvested tomatoes at room temperature. Avoid putting them in the refrigerator, as cold temperatures can cause the flesh to become mealy and diminish their natural, full-bodied taste.
Pineapple Tomatoes thrive in soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives plenty of sunlight and provide moderate, consistent watering throughout the season.
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