Solanum lycopersicum ‘Pineapple’
Overview
Uses: Fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads, salsas, sauces, and home vegetable gardens.
Benefits: Large heirloom beefsteak-style fruit with marbled yellow, orange, and red flesh. Rich, mildly sweet flavor with balanced acidity and steady production on vigorous indeterminate vines.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Climbing, Spreading — indeterminate vines that require support.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Mature Height: 5–6' (with staking)
Mature Width: ~30"
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Pineapple Tomato is an heirloom variety known for its striking marbled interior and smooth, balanced flavor.
Ribbed fruits mature to a warm orange exterior and reveal vibrant streaks of yellow, orange, and red inside. The thick, meaty flesh makes it especially well suited for slicing and fresh summer dishes.
As an indeterminate tomato, Pineapple continues growing and producing throughout the season, offering steady harvests from mid-summer until frost when properly supported.
Care
Pineapple Tomato Care
Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures consistently remain above 50–55°F. Choose a location with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Grow in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply at the base, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Apply a slow release fertilizer at planting and again during active growth to support fruit production.
Provide staking or caging early in the season. Indeterminate vines will continue growing upward and setting fruit until frost.
Harvest when fruits develop a deep orange tone and yield slightly to gentle pressure.
Size
What Size is the Pineapple Tomato for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are actively growing at time of shipment. Each plant is well-rooted and appropriately sized for its container. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Pineapple Tomato Grow?
When properly supported, vines typically reach 5–6 feet tall and spread about 30 inches wide, producing large beefsteak-style fruit throughout the season.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This variety is commonly referred to as Pineapple Tomato or Pineapple Heirloom Tomato.
What does indeterminate mean for tomatoes?
Indeterminate tomatoes continue growing and producing fruit throughout the season rather than setting one concentrated crop.
Where can I explore more tomato varieties?
Browse our full selection in the Tomato Plants collection.
What other edible plants pair well with tomatoes?
Tomatoes are often grown alongside peppers, herbs, and other summer crops. Explore more options in our Annual Vegetable Plants collection.
