Sergeant Pineapple
10-15 tomato seeds
£5.95
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Sergeant Pineapple Tomato (aka Pineapple Sergeant) (10-15 seeds)
Sergeant Pineapple, a stunning variety from Russian tomato breeder Sofia Saakova, is a true standout in the garden. This tomato is known for its beautiful and dynamic colouring, which evolves as the fruit ripens.
Appearance: The fruits are large, uniform heart shape with slight ribbing at the top. Its colouring is what makes it so unique, with a blend of yellow, pink, and orange hues accented by splashes of anthocyanin. This combination makes it a visually stunning and varied tomato throughout its development.
Flavour and Texture: The interior of the fruit is a rich, golden-orange with beautiful pink streaks that become more prominent as it ripens. The flavour is robust, well-balanced, and fruity. The fruits are also very meaty, making them versatile for a range of culinary uses.
Size: This variety produces large fruits, with many easily reaching up to 400 grams.
Culinary Uses: Because of its meaty texture and robust flavour, Sergeant Pineapple is perfect for slicing thickly in a tomato salad. It's also an excellent choice for making sauces or for canning.
Plant Details: It is an indeterminate, wispy regular leaf plant. It's a mid-season variety which means that ripe fruit arrive around 120-130 days from seed sowing. and is known for being a heavy cropper, providing a bountiful harvest.
The name "Sergeant" comes from a line of tomatoes that originated with the 'Sgt. Pepper's' tomato, which was bred by Jason Haynes and named after a Beatles album. Other breeders have continued this line, creating varieties with similar characteristics, and Sergeant Pineapple is one such creation from this series.