Tomato - Red Pear - 50 seeds

Tomato Red Pear

Description:
Tomato Red Pear is an early amateur variety with tall plants that grow quickly and require tying. It produces large, pear-shaped fruits that can weigh up to 250 grams. The fruits are fleshy, sweet and contain few seeds. Their delicate flavor makes them best eaten fresh right after harvesting.

Packaging Information:
One packet contains 0.4 grams of seeds, which corresponds to about 50 seeds. (+/- 20%)

How to grow Tomato Red Pear from seed

Pre-cultivation in greenhouse

1. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
2. Sowing time: March – April 15.
3. Sowing instructions:
   • Sow the seeds in seed soil in pots or plug trays.
   • Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
   • Place the seed in a bright place at 20-25 °C for optimal germination.

Planting out seedlings

1. Planting time: May (when the risk of frost is over).
2. Investment:
   • Choose a warm and sunny location for best growth.
   • Improve the soil with compost or cow manure for nutritious growing.
3. Plant distance:
   • 60–70 cm between the plants.
   • 50–60 cm between rows.

Care and maintenance

1. Watering:
   • Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering.
2. Fertilization:
   • Use a high potassium fertilizer to support fruit set and growth.
3. Support and pruning:
   • Poaching: Tomato Red Pear is a tall growing variety that needs to be poached regularly. Remove the lateral shoots that grow in the leaf folds to concentrate the plant's energy on the main stem and fruits.
   • Support: Tie up the plants to support the heavy fruits.

Harvest

1. Harvest period: August – September.
2. Harvest tips:
   • Harvest the fruits when they are fully ripe and have turned a deep red color.
   • To protect the plants, cut off the fruits with part of the stem remaining.

Tomato Red Pear is a great variety for growers who appreciate sweetness and flavorful fruit, perfect for enjoying fresh.