Description of the original Red Pear tomato and recommendations for growing the variety

The Red Pear tomato is a unique variety. Its distinctive feature is its unusually shaped fruits, reminiscent of pears. Gardeners agree that Red Pear tomatoes have a wonderful, rich flavor that's unmistakable from other tomatoes.

Reviews of this variety have been positive. Everyone who has planted it has been pleased with the large yield, its quality, and the ease of cultivation.

What is a Red Pear tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. This tomato is a mid-season variety. The fruits can be eaten or preserved for winter about 110 days after the first seedlings emerge.
2. The fruits are bright red and pear-shaped. The average weight of one tomato is 60-80 g. The flesh is dense, sweet and tart. The fruits have few seeds, with virtually no voids.
3. This is an indeterminate variety, meaning the plant is tall. The bush can reach 1.5 meters in height. A single bush is formed with two trunks. This results in a high yield.
4. Vegetables can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses or hothouses.

Advantages:

1. High yield. Experienced gardeners harvest over 2 kg of tomatoes from a single bush.
2. A rich, classic flavor, Red Pear tomatoes are perfect for eating fresh or preserving for the winter. These vibrant, pear-shaped tomatoes will brighten any table and are a great addition to a variety of dishes.
3. The fruits have a very long shelf life. Tomatoes can remain fresh for about 1.5 months without losing their shape or flavor. The key is to store them at a temperature of between 2 and 3°C.
4. Tomatoes are resistant to transportation. Boxes of fruit can be transported over long distances without any concerns.
5. Each fruit contains a large amount of carotene, which protects the human body from cancer. Tomatoes also contain many other beneficial substances and vitamins.

Flaws:

1. Red Pear tomatoes are demanding when it comes to soil. Gardeners prepare the soil in advance. It should be fertilized with phosphorus, potassium, humus, and ash.
2. The plant doesn't like piercing winds. Gardeners try to plant Red Pear tomatoes in a location protected from strong winds. However, the tomato tolerates heat very well.
3. The bush needs to be constantly side-sonned and excess leaves removed.

How to grow tomatoes?

Let's look at the specifics of growing the Red Pear tomato and describe the necessary agricultural practices. Seedlings are usually planted in March. The seeds take root better in a potting mix. Next, the seedling trays are covered with plastic wrap. A temperature of approximately 25°C is essential for germination. After germination, the trays are placed in a sunny location. The seedlings are transplanted as soon as three leaves appear.

Plants are planted in the garden in May. The soil needs to warm up to 15ºC. Experienced gardeners plant 2-3 plants per square meter. To ensure a good harvest, tall stems are tied and secured to stakes. The bushes are pinched off once a week.

Lower leaves are selectively removed. This is done to ensure good air circulation. Leaf removal also prevents fungal diseases, which often occur in vegetable crops in poorly ventilated greenhouses.

Gardeners recommend watering the bushes generously with warm, settled water every few days. Rainwater is ideal. After watering, loosen the soil and remove weeds. Fertilize the plants several times per season. Preference is given to mineral, organic, and ash fertilizers.

Pear bushes are sprayed with preparations against pests and fungal diseases.The greenhouse is constantly ventilated. It is usually opened during the day and closed in the evening. After fruit appears, gardeners begin watering the crop more sparingly. Too much water can cause the tomatoes to crack.

The Red Pear variety can be grown in virtually all regions of our country. The northern regions are an exception. A new variety, the Siberian Red Pear tomato, was developed specifically for Siberia. The advantage of this crop lies in its cold tolerance. Characteristics and descriptions of the variety include its resistance to late blight, early ripening, and the ability to store tomatoes for a long time.

Seedlings are planted both outdoors and indoors. This is done after the spring frosts have passed, around the end of May. Caring for the bushes is similar to caring for the Red Pear tomato variety. The fruits of the Siberian variety are larger, weighing approximately 150 g.

Another pear-shaped tomato variety is the French Red Pears. This variety has its own distinctive features: the enormous size and weight of its fruits. A single tomato can weigh up to 500 g. The average fruit weight is 150-300 g. The shape of the tomatoes resembles a large, round pear. The bushes grow up to 2 m in height. The trunk has several stems. The fruit has a very sweet and rich flavor. The color is bright red. There are practically no empty spaces inside the fruit.

Housewives can prepare the following from tomatoes:

• tomato juice;
• salads;
• ketchup;
• pickling;
• adjika;
• caviar;
• dressing for borscht and other soups;
• hot sauce.

Tomatoes of these varieties pair harmoniously with a variety of foods and are used to prepare delicious dishes or eaten on their own. They make excellent preserves for the winter. Everyone who has grown these tomatoes notes their excellent taste.