
Details
The Green Pear Tomato is a unique and flavorful heirloom cherry tomato that stands out for its distinctive shape and vibrant color. Introduced in 2009 by Terroir Seeds, this indeterminate variety produces abundant clusters of pear-shaped fruits that ripen from green to a golden-amber hue, with the shoulders retaining a touch of green.
Weighing about one ounce each, these mid-season tomatoes are slightly larger than the common Yellow Pear variety. Their firm, juicy flesh is complemented by a sweet and tangy pulp, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and old-timey tomato flavor. The fruits are meaty and rich, with a complex taste that makes them a versatile addition to the kitchen.
The Green Pear Tomato is perfect for fresh eating, salads, or canning, and its excellent shelf life makes it a great choice for market growers. The vigorous plants have regular foliage and are resistant to common tomato challenges, thriving in a variety of conditions and producing prolifically throughout the season.
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
Usage | Canning, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Green |
Fruit Size | Small (grape/cherry varieties) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |