Ananas Noire is a striking heirloom tomato developed by Belgian horticulturist Pascal Moreau that delivers one of the heaviest yields you'll see from an indeterminate plant. The multicolored fruit weighs around 1½ pounds each, with smooth skin and flesh that's a stunning bright green streaked with deep red. These tomatoes mature in 80 to 90 days and thrive in full sun with warm temperatures between 75 and 95°F, making them rewarding for gardeners who want both visual drama and exceptional flavor at the table.
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The flavor alone justifies growing this Belgian creation: sweet, smoky, and touched with citrus in every bite. The visual contrast of bright green flesh with deep red streaks makes it a showstopper when sliced open, and the generous yields mean you'll have plenty to share at farmers markets. Pascal Moreau's development of this variety represents the kind of thoughtful heirloom breeding that prioritizes both taste and productivity, giving modern gardeners a tomato that performs as beautifully as it looks.
This tomato excels as a fresh-eating variety, whether sliced for salads, served simply with salt, or presented as part of a charcuterie board where its unusual appearance and flavor spark conversation. The substantial size and meaty texture make it suitable for halving and grilling, while the smoky flavor component suggests it would pair well with smoked cheeses and cured meats. Its visual appeal and yield make it a farmers market standout.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date, sowing at a depth of approximately 1/4 inch in warm soil around 70 to 75°F. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged until germination occurs in 5 to 10 days.
Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days before transplanting outdoors after all frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Space plants 24 inches apart in full sun, burying the stem deeper than it was growing indoors to encourage a strong root system.
Harvest when the fruit develops full color with deep red streaking visible through the multicolored skin, typically 80 to 90 days after transplanting. The tomato should yield slightly to gentle pressure but still feel firm. Twist and lift gently to detach from the vine, or use pruning shears to cut the stem. You can pick tomatoes at the breaker stage (when color just begins to show) and allow them to finish ripening indoors if frost threatens.
Since Ananas Noire is indeterminate, it will grow indefinitely until frost arrives. Prune suckers (shoots that form between the main stem and leaf branches) on the lower half of the plant to improve air circulation and direct energy toward fruit production rather than excessive foliage. Remove any yellowed or diseased leaves as they appear, and consider removing some upper foliage in late summer to allow sunlight to reach developing fruit and hasten ripening before frost.
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“Ananas Noire was developed by Pascal Moreau, a Belgian horticulturist, who created this variety to combine striking appearance with outstanding flavor and reliable productivity. This heirloom represents the modern preservation and development of tomato diversity by dedicated breeders outside the conventional seed industry, ensuring that gardeners today can access tomatoes bred for taste rather than pure shelf life or shipping durability.”