Pineapple Tomato

10 Seeds

Pineapple Tomato is a large heirloom beefsteak variety known for its stunning yellow-orange fruits with red marbling and exceptionally sweet, low-acid flavor. Fruits typically weigh 300–700 g, with some exceeding 1 kg under ideal conditions. It is excellent for fresh salads, sandwiches, slicing, gourmet dishes, and juice. This vigorous indeterminate variety grows very well in the Gulf region when planted during the cooler season and is suitable for gardens, greenhouses, containers (large pots), and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for greenhouse cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting during the hot summer when temperatures remain above 38–40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–28°C) for 6–8 hours before sowing (optional).
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–28°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During warm Gulf afternoons, provide 30% shade if temperatures become excessive.

Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
• Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid wetting the leaves to reduce fungal diseases.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 60–75 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 90–120 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest begins:
  • 80–95 days after transplanting
• Pick fruits when they develop a rich golden-yellow color with red marbling and become slightly soft to the touch.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during August to October for the highest yields.
• Install strong stakes or tomato cages, as Pineapple Tomato is an indeterminate variety that continues growing throughout the season.
• Remove lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease.
• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium once flowering begins.
• Apply organic mulch to maintain soil moisture and reduce root-zone temperature.
• Pineapple Tomato performs exceptionally well in greenhouses, hydroponic systems, raised beds, and large containers.