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Tomato 'Yellow Pear'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Yellow Pear'), Yellow Pear is a variety of Tomato. 'Yellow Pear' is considered a heirloom cultivar. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours: Canary yellow.

The pale-yellow, soft, mild tomatoes look just like miniature pears and they appear by the hundreds on a tall plant. Excellent disease resistance, extremely heavy producer. Regular leafed plant.

A type of Fruit, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Yellow Pear is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

Mexico is thought to be the country of origin for Yellow Pear.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Yellow Pear Tomato is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Tomato 'Yellow Pear'

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Yellow Pear likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Yellow Pear is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. As a rough idea of the types of climates Yellow Pear does best in, check to see if your local area is within USDA Hardiness Zones 3 and 14. Planting Yellow Pear in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Yellow Pear from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Yellow Pear about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Yellow Pear

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

As Yellow Pear is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Yellow Pear

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Tomato 'Yellow Pear' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Yellow Pear exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Yellow Pear plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Yellow Pear frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Yellow Pear come from? Mexico
Harvest Time When is Yellow Pear ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Yellow Pear grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does Yellow Pear grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Yellow Pear grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Yellow Pear. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Yellow Pear need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Yellow Pear require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Yellow Pear need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Yellow Pear need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Yellow Pear in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Can Sow Direct? Can Yellow Pear seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Yellow Pear? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Yellow Pear 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Yellow Pear edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Yellow Pear seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Yellow Pear take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Yellow Pear' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Yellow Pear to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days | Min 2 days | Max 15 days (112)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Yellow Pear? + 43 days Average 43 days | Min 7 days | Max 99 days (57)
Days to Maturity How long until Yellow Pear is ready for harvest / bloom? + 90 days Average 90 days | Min 46 days | Max 142 days (188)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Yellow Pear? = 139 days

When should I sow Yellow Pear?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Yellow Pear' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Other Names for Tomato 'Yellow Pear'

Beam’s Yellow Pear

Latest Tomato 'Yellow Pear' Reviews

04 Feb 2013

rae's Tomato (Yellow Pear) was Reviewed day 10

All seeds geminated, thinned to 2 per cell

5 stars
23 Dec 2011

naturedance's Tomato 'Yellow Pear' for Ms. Jean was Reviewed day 232

Cute, wonderful, prolific producer! Tasty treats for a few months of the summer… will definitely plant again!!

5 stars
23 Dec 2011

naturedance's Tomato 'Yellow Pear' late batch was Reviewed day 205

Cute, wonderful, prolific producer! Tasty treats for a few months of the summer… will definitely plant again!!

5 stars
22 May 2011

kelly's Tomato 'Yellow Pear' (1) was Reviewed day 456

My favourite cherry tomato. More acid than sweet, extremely heavy producer, does well in a myriad of climates. Seems to have built in disease resistance as well.

5 stars

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