Tomato 'Pineapple'
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking large, sweet slicing tomatoes.
This heirloom beefsteak is the gold standard for summer slicing, offering a complex, sweet flavor that grocery store varieties simply cannot touch. You will need to manage its sprawling indeterminate vines, but the reward is a heavy harvest of stunning, bicolored fruit that makes every salad a centerpiece.
$8.00
Who it's for
- Gourmet cooks seeking visually striking, flavorful heirloom produce
- Home chefs preparing hearty sandwiches and burgers
- Frugal gardeners interested in sustainable seed saving
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners with short, cool growing seasons
- Busy growers unable to maintain consistent watering schedules
- Beginner gardeners lacking heavy-duty staking equipment
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Heirloom genetics deliver a complex, sweet taste unmatched by supermarket varieties.
Yield Potential
Indeterminate vines provide a steady harvest of massive, heavy beefsteak fruits.
Growth Vigor
Robust seedlings establish quickly, though they require significant vertical support structures.
Culinary Versatility
Large, meaty slices make this an ideal choice for fresh salads.
Ease of Cultivation
Requires consistent attention to watering and pruning for optimal fruit development.
Pollinator Attraction
Vibrant blooms actively draw beneficial insects to support a healthy garden.
Key Specs
Cultivar
Pineapple
Fruit Size
12–24 oz
Days to Ripeness
80 days from transplant
Plant Type
Annual
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Good drainage required
Pot Size Shipped
1 pint
SKU
S5062
Mature Height
8 feet
Growth Habit
Vine
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