Little Veggie Patch Co TOMATO "PINEAPPLE" HEIRLOOM SEEDS

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 collossol fruit. Yielding large sized fruit that has a sweat and meaty flesh that isn’t overburdened with seeds. Great for salads.

Makes the perfect gift for tomato lovers and tomato growers!

When to plant pineapple tomato in Australia

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

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

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

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

Companion Plants
Basil, Marigold

**Shipping - Not to Western Australia**

Little Veggie Patch Co TOMATO "PINEAPPLE" HEIRLOOM SEEDS will make a great gift for a green thumb.