Yellow Pear Tomato

100 seeds

Yellow Pear Tomato is a classic heirloom cherry tomato variety that produces small, pear-shaped, bright yellow fruits with a mild, sweet flavor. It is highly productive and perfect for fresh snacking, salads, garnishes, lunch boxes, and ornamental edible gardens. In the Gulf region, it grows best during the cooler season.

Best Planting Time

• August to November (recommended)
• January to February (spring crop in mild Gulf areas)
• Avoid transplanting during the hottest summer months.

Seed Preparation

• No soaking is required.
• Optional: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 4–6 hours before sowing to encourage faster germination.
• Use fresh, high-quality seeds.

Soil Preparation

Tomatoes grow best in fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Sandy garden soil
• 30% Well-rotted compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Keep the soil evenly moist.
• Transplant seedlings when they have 4–6 true leaves (approximately 4–6 weeks old).

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During late spring in the Gulf, provide light afternoon shade to reduce heat stress.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Water deeply whenever the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Water at the base of the plant.
• Maintain even watering to reduce fruit cracking and blossom-end rot.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Plant Spacing

• 45–60 cm between plants.
• 75–100 cm between rows.

Support

• Install stakes, cages, or trellises before plants become large.
• Tie stems regularly, as the plant produces long clusters of fruit.

Harvest

• Harvest 70–80 days after transplanting.
• Pick fruits when they turn a bright golden-yellow and are slightly firm.
• Harvest frequently to encourage continuous fruit production.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• During flowering and fruiting, use fertilizer higher in potassium and calcium.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages foliage instead of fruit.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during the cooler season.
• Water early in the morning.
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture and cool the root zone.
• Ensure good air circulation around plants.
• Monitor for whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, tomato fruitworm, early blight, powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, and blossom-end rot.
• Yellow Pear Tomato performs exceptionally well in raised beds, greenhouses, large containers, balconies, patios, and home vegetable gardens throughout the Gulf.