Description
'Red & Yellow Pear Blend' cherry tomatoes offer a delightful mix of vibrant red and yellow, pear-shaped fruits that are perfect for snacking or adding to salads. These heirloom tomatoes are known for their sweet, mild flavor and low acidity, making them ideal for pickling and preserves as well. With 1–2″ long, firm fruits, the blend is easy to grow with vigorous vines reaching up to 6'. The seeds are color-coded—red for 'Red Pear' and natural for 'Yellow Pear'—so you can easily distinguish between the two varieties. Enjoy a burst of color and flavor all summer long!
This packet yields approximately 24 plants when started inside. 30 seeds.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity: 75 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Information: 1″–2″ long, 1″ wide, red or yellow pear-shaped tomatoes.
Type: Indeterminate
Sowing Info:
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1/8″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24″–36″
Row Spacing: 36″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″–36″
Growing Info:
Harvesting: Red & Yellow Pear Blend tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when they are red and yellow, respectively, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
