Little Veggie Patch Co
Little Veggie Patch Co TOMATO "PINEAPPLE" HEIRLOOM SEEDS
Little Veggie Patch Co TOMATO "PINEAPPLE" HEIRLOOM SEEDS
West Richmond Station (outbound)
1A Jika Place
Richmond VIC 3121
Australia
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.