Tomato 'Black Pineapple'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Green
Yellow
Red
Purple
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lafayette, California

Menifee, California

Roseland, California

San Luis Obispo, California

Danbury, Connecticut

Sonora, Kentucky

Albertville, Minnesota

Carmel, New York

Avondale, Pennsylvania

Elgin, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Danbury, CT | August 2020 | positive

WOW!!! Wow, wow, wow - Black Pineapple (AKA Ananas Noire) has been the standout of my 2020 crop! Refer to uploaded photo for a visual, ...Read More

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Avondale, PA (Zone 6b) | March 2015 | positive

Any lover of tomatoes who has not yet grown this variety is seriously missing out on a real treat. I was skeptical about some of the glow...Read More

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stony mountain, MB (Zone 3a) | March 2012 | positive

started this tomato late march planting out late may 2011 zone 3. had one plant that didn't look too promising at first.
small pla...Read More

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Mount Washington, KY | August 2009 | positive

This is hands down the best tasting tomato in my garden this year....beating out Paul Robeson, Black Krim, Cherokee Purple, and even Bran...Read More

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San Luis Obispo, CA | July 2009 | positive

I really like this tomato! It has a sweet, spicy flavor and is very pretty when sliced. This was my earliest non-cherry tomato of the sea...Read More

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Carmel, NY (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | positive

I love this tomato. I was a little surprised at the color as I was expecting a "black" variety. The colors are eye-catching on a presen...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | June 2007 | positive

Flavor is good when fruit is allowed to get very ripe, otherwise, can be on the bland side.

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Sonoma County, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

Exciting for a first-time gardener with its pretty colors. Taste is good, other varieties have more intense flavor for sure, but this doe...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

This unusual variety was developed by Pascal Moreau, a horticulturist from Belgium. The multi-colored, smooth fruit (green, yellow and pu...Read More

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