Organic 'Peach Pear' Tomato
Organic 'Peach Pear' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a sweet and fluffy tomato with the appearance of a small pink peach
The 'Peach Pear' tomato, often called Garden Peach, is a stunning heirloom variety that instantly charms with its velvety appearance. Indeterminate yet compact, it forms plants around 90 cm tall, making it easy to incorporate into both small and large vegetable gardens. Its round, pinkish fruits, covered in a light fuzz reminiscent of peach skin , offer a delicate texture and a sweet, juicy, and subtly fruity flavor. Their velvety touch and pastel color make it as decorative as it is delicious, perfect for surprising your gardener or your palate.
This intriguing new variety is prized for its ease of cultivation and consistent yield. Despite its indeterminate growth habit, it requires little support, adapts well to a variety of conditions, and produces charming, delicate fruits that are a delight to eat. 'Peach Pear' is a tomato for those who appreciate sweetness, originality, and heirloom varieties with a tender character.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/carry : Indeterminate, compact
Plant height : 90 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Pink, peach-like fruit, slightly sweet, compact growth habit, unique heritage variety
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature of 23–29°C to ensure germination in 5 to 10 days . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen the seedlings before transplanting.
Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36") apart and leave 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6') between rows. Provide full sun (level 3) and regular watering (watering level 3) . Although indeterminate, this compact variety only requires light staking .
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit has reached a pastel pink hue and its fuzz is clearly visible. To bring forward the harvest, pick tomatoes that have already begun to color , then let them ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store them between 12 and 21°C with a relative humidity of around 95% .
Usage ideas
• Delicious when fresh , bite into it to appreciate its velvety softness
• Perfect for delicate salads , where its pastel color shines
• Interesting in light preserves , adding a fruity nuance
• Superb in single-pot tomato trays , where its fuzz and color intrigue
The 'Peach Pear' tomato is a small, pinkish marvel, sweet and unique, charming with its miniature peach appearance and delicate flavor. A heritage variety that brings poetry and intrigue to the vegetable garden.
