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Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme 'Yellow Pear'
Pear Cherry Tomato, Yellow Pear Cherry Tomato
Beautiful pear shaped cherry tomatoes of lemon yellow are produced in profusion by this classic heirloom. The mild fruits of ‘Yellow Pear’ are produced in long clusters on indeterminate vines, which bear fruit 70 to 80 days after planting. They make a colorful addition to salads and children love their fun look.
Nothing epitomizes summer eating like cherry tomatoes. These short-lived tender perennials are usually grown as annuals. Their medium green, hairy, compound leaves have a strong fragrance and are not to be eaten. Yellow flowers are followed by succulent round berry fruits.
Tomatoes require full sun and perfectly drained, slightly acid garden loam. The vines root along the stems and should be planted deep for better establishment. They are cold sensitive, so plant after the danger of frost has past. Production and fruit flavor are best when both nights and days are warm. The fruits themselves are cold sensitive and become tough and less flavorful under cool temperatures, so refrain from storing them in the refrigerator if you can. In subtropical locations, tomatoes can be grown as a winter crop—if temperatures remain warm enough.
These veggies are heavy feeders, so it is important to feed and water them regularly for best growth and production. Be sure to choose a fertilizer specifically formulated for tomatoes, and avoid over-watering because too much water can reduce flavor and cause cracking. Blossom end rot is a common fruit defect caused by a deficiency in the essential micro-nutrient calcium, which is another reason to feed your plants well!
For more detailed information about tomato pests and diseases, refer to the general entry for the species (Lycopersicon esculentum) in the Learn2Grow.com plant database.
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Vegetable
Full Sun
6'-7' / 1.8m - 2.1m
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
Indeterminate
Mexico, Central America, South America
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Fast
Average Water
Vining/Climbing
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Yes
No
Medium
Matte
Semi-Evergreen
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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