Red Pear – Elegant old-fashioned tomato with a pear shape
What is Red Pear?
Red Pear tomato seeds grow a decorative, flavoursome plum tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) with a distinctive pear shape. A romantic variety if you want to grow tomatoes from seed and care about looks as well as flavour.
Background and name
An old-fashioned European variety grown since the 1800s. Its shape and colour make it a favourite at markets and in heirloom collections.
Appearance and growth habit
Tall-growing (indeterminate) plant that needs side-shoot removal. Gives generous harvests of small, pear-shaped red tomatoes.
Flavour and uses of Red Pear
Fruity, mild flavour. Lovely in salads, roasted, or as a table decoration.
Ripening time, resilience and storage
Ripens after 70–75 days. Fairly resistant to splitting. Short shelf life – eat freshly picked.
Pollination tips
Shake the plant at flowering time in a greenhouse.
How to grow Red Pear
Sow in March. Plant in a greenhouse or a sunny spot outdoors. Remove side shoots and tie the plant in. Ripens about 70 days after planting out.
The price covers 10 tomato seeds
Sow in seed compost and keep moist. Pot on into a larger pot with support. Water evenly and feed regularly.
