The "Golden Pineapple" tomato is captivating with its unusual appearance and size. Developed by American breeders, it quickly gained recognition among agronomists.

Characteristics of tomato

"Golden Pineapple" is a mid-early tomato with characteristics unlike other tomato varieties. The fruits ripen 110-120 days after planting. The plant is indeterminate (tall). The bush can reach an average height of 2 meters. To ensure a productive harvest, it must be trained into two or even three stems.

The plant's leaves are normal, and the stem is robust. Due to its unrestricted growth, shoots must be regularly pinched to allow the plant to accumulate energy for fruit formation. The "Golden Pineapple" tomato is rounded and slightly flattened. It is notable for its weight, which averages 300-400 grams, but can reach 1 kg.

The tomato's color and flavor are unique. Its flavor resembles pineapple, making it very appealing. Its color scheme is also impressive. The outside of the tomato is yellow with orange highlights. The inside is orange with pink veins. Fresh consumption is its primary use, but it can also be used to make various juices and sauces. Whole tomatoes are not suitable for canning.

The "Golden Pineapple" tomato is grown in greenhouses. It will also grow in open ground, but the yield is reduced. The yield per bush is 4-5 kg.

Growing Golden Pineapple Tomatoes

Greenhouse tomatoes are grown using the following planting and care technology:

1. Sow the seeds in February-March. Plant them 1-3 centimeters deep to give the plant enough strength to push through the soil.
2. Seedlings are planted in late April or early May. It is recommended to plant no more than 2-3 plants per square meter. Tall tomatoes quickly gain foliage, so they need space.
3. As the plant grows, it's important to constantly tie the stem to previously prepared wooden or iron rods. Don't forget to pinch off any side shoots. This is essential to maintain maximum yield. Excess green shoots drain the plant's energy, causing fruit formation to be slow or even nonexistent.
4. To ensure normal development and growth, water and fertilize the plant. Use compost as fertilizer. If natural fertilizer is unavailable, feed it with complex supplements containing potassium and phosphorus.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Golden Pineapple – stands out for its various advantages:

• the taste of the tomato is reminiscent of pineapple;
• resistant to most nightshade diseases;
• bears fruit for a long time;
• Only large fruits are formed; there are no small ones even on the upper ovaries.

A disadvantage for many farmers is the inability to plant the plant outdoors, as it requires constant, stable conditions for the fruit to form and ripen.

Reviews:

Nadezhda Ivanovna:

I bought a packet of "Golden Pineapple" seeds out of curiosity. I really wanted to try this "foreign tomato" with a pineapple flavor. The packet contained 10 seeds, and surprisingly, only nine sprouted. All the seedlings took root after transplanting. I spent a lot of time caring for the plants, but it was worth it. The fruits grew as large as the picture on the packet. They tasted very similar to pineapple. The plants bore fruit until fall. I'm happy with my choice of tomato; I'll continue experimenting with planting unusual tomatoes.

Victoria:

This is our first year growing tomatoes in a greenhouse with my husband. After reviewing numerous similar tomatoes, we became interested in the "Golden Pineapple" variety. Following all the tips and recommendations for growing tomatoes, we achieved excellent results, even for beginners: 3.5 kg per plant. The fruits are very fleshy and juicy. We made salads all summer and preserved a large amount of tomato juice for the winter. The only drawback was their size; they are inconvenient to jar, so they are not suitable for whole-plant packaging.

This rare tomato variety will become an everyday treat on your summer table. With constant and meticulous care, it will be rewarding, and the harvest is sure to delight.