Yellow Pear Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is an heirloom variety that produces clusters of small, bright yellow, pear-shaped fruits with a mild, sweet flavor. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and garnishes, these tomatoes add color and charm to any dish. Vigorous and productive, Yellow Pear Tomato plants thrive in gardens, raised beds, or containers and provide abundant harvests all summer long.
Seed Information
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Type: Vegetable Seeds
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Common Name: Yellow Pear Tomato
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Genus: Lycopersicon (Solanum)
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Species: Lycopersicon esculentum
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Life Cycle: Annual (tender perennial in warm climates)
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Features: Heirloom, sweet pear-shaped fruits, prolific yields, ornamental and edible
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Season of Interest: Summer to early fall
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Indoor/Outdoor: Both (containers, raised beds, outdoor gardens)
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Cultivating Difficulty: Easy to moderate
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Watering: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
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Climate: Warm climates; Temperate, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical
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Growth Habit: Indeterminate, vining, 4–6 ft tall with support
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Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost
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Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
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Planting Time: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed
Grow Instructions
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When to Plant: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant outdoors when soil warms
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Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with compost added
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs daily)
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; mulch helps conserve water
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Spacing: 18–24 inches apart; provide stakes, cages, or trellises
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Germination: 7–14 days at 70–80°F (21–27°C)
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Harvest: 70–80 days from transplant; harvest when fruits turn bright yellow and firm
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Tips: Pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting; prune vines lightly for better airflow and higher yields