Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 70-80 days This attractive lemon yellow, pear-shaped heirloom dates back to the 17th century. The Yellow Pear Tomato is mild and pleasant, rich in vitamins. These colorful favorites are a perfect addition to pasta salads, and are great sliced, in sauces, or as hors d’oeuvre’s. The tall, indeterminate vines produce hundreds of firm skinned, 1 1/2″ long fruits. They do require caging or staking. Yellow Pear plants are fairly resistant to both heat and cold, bearing longer than other varieties in test gardens.
Planting Instructions for Yellow Pear Tomato Seeds
Start Yellow Pear tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Plant the Tomato seeds ¼” deep in sterile seed starting mix. Germination occurs in 6-14 days in soil 70-90°F. Once true leaves develop, separate Heirloom / Open Pollinated Tomato plants into 3-4″ pots, placing in full light & cooler temps (60-70°F). Set out hardened off Yellow Pear tomato transplants, in full sun, once soil has warmed, 18-30″ apart, in rows 3-4′ apart. Plant tall, spindly Tomato seedlings deeper, the stems will sprout roots and support and strengthen the plant. To help prevent blossom end rot, put 1 Tbs of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells at the bottom of your planting hole. The calcium will help build strong cell walls once your heirloom tomatoes plants start producing fruit. For strong Yellow Pear tomato plants, add 1 Tbs of aged compost and 1 Tbs of bone meal to the bottom of the hole as well.
FAQ:
What makes the Yellow Pear Tomato unique?
The Yellow Pear Tomato is an heirloom variety dating back to the 17th century, known for its attractive lemon-yellow, pear-shaped fruits that measure about 1½ inches long. With a mild and pleasant flavor, these tomatoes are rich in vitamins and versatile, making them ideal for pasta salads, slicing, sauces, or as hors d’oeuvres.
How long does it take for Yellow Pear Tomatoes to mature?
Yellow Pear Tomatoes take approximately 70 to 80 days to mature, making them a mid-season heirloom variety.
What type of plant is the Yellow Pear Tomato?
The Yellow Pear Tomato is an indeterminate variety, producing hundreds of firm-skinned fruits on tall, sprawling vines. These plants are resistant to both heat and cold, often bearing fruit longer than other varieties and requiring caging or staking for support.
How should Yellow Pear Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Yellow Pear Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at 70-90°F, where germination typically occurs in 6-14 days. Once seedlings develop true leaves, transplant them into 3- to 4-inch pots and provide full light at 60-70°F. After hardening off, plant them outdoors in full sun, spacing them 18-30 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.
How can I prevent blossom end rot and ensure strong Yellow Pear Tomato plants?
To prevent blossom end rot, add one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the planting hole to supply calcium for strong cell walls. Enhance soil fertility with one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal. Plant tall seedlings deeper to encourage root growth along the stem, which will strengthen the plant and improve resilience.
Barbara (verified owner) –
Plants are growing well but no fruit yet. It shouldn’t be too much longer. I am looking forward to some real quality tomato taste.
Matthew (verified owner) –
I believe I had nearly 100% of the seeds I planted germinate. After thinning and transplanting outdoors, the plants are growing very robustly and healthy. They are just beginning to bloom and I can’t wait to harvest my first yellow pear tomatoes! I’m very pleased with your product so far.
Mary Z. (verified owner) –