A bi-colour beefsteak tomato that is named as much for its colour and size, as its subtle pineapple like taste, the Pineapple Tomato is a colossol fruit. Yielding large sized fruit that has a sweat and meaty flesh that isn’t overburdened with seeds. Great for salads.

When to Plant
Zone 1: October–December
Zone 2: August–December
Zone 3: August–January
Zone 4: April–July

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Position: Choose a sunny, well-drained spot in your patch, preferably a place you haven’t grown tomatoes in the previous season.

Soil: Tomatoes are very nitrogen- hungry, so prepare the soil by integrating nitrogen-rich pea or broad bean plants into your soil as a green manure. Alternatively, mix compost and chook manure through your patch a fortnight prior to planting.

Soil pH Level: 5.5–7.5

How to Plant: Propagate in seed trays. Tomatoes are suitable larger pots, but prefer an in-ground veggie patch. It’s recommended to pinch out the first side shoots to encourage plant growth.

Spacing: 40 – 60 cm

Depth 0.5cm - 1cm

What to plant in: Pot / Wall Garden / Ground

Companion Plants Basil, Marigold

Approximate no. of seeds 30-40

Note: Seeds are sourced locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination. Seeds viable for 5+ years when stored correctly in a cool, dry, dark place.

**Please note seeds are not available for shipping to WA**