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Tomato 'Red Pear'

Solanum lycopersicum

'Red Pear' is a Tomato variety in the Solanum genus with a scientific name of Solanum lycopersicum. 'Red Pear' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Indeterminate. Like ‘Yellow Pear’, this small, red pear shaped tomato makes a very nice salad garnish. The fruit typically weigh one-half ounce. The plants will tend to sprawl all over the place and will be loaded with large clusters of fruit.


Not to be confused with Austin’s Red Pear, which is in fact a similar yet different variety.

An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Red Pear is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

United States is believed to be where Red Pear originates from.

Red Pear Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Red Pear'

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Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red Pear is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.0 and 6.0 as Red Pear likes to be in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Red Pear from seed

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Red Pear

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

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Red Pear is a tender plant.

Harvesting Red Pear

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

Tomato 'Red Pear' information

How long does Red Pear take to grow?

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Red Pear folklore & trivia

One of the oldest American heirloom tomatoes, this one dates back to the 1700’s.

Misspellings of Tomato 'Red Pear'

Red Pear Tomato

Other Names for Tomato 'Red Pear'

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