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 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 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 No. of seeds : 25-30 **Shipping - Not to Western Australia** WHEN TO PLANT MAP ZONE