Botanical profile

Red pear tomato

Latin name
Solanum lycopersicum 'Red Pear'
Type
Annual fruit (indeterminate)
Family
Solanaceae

An old, indeterminate variety known for its unique, small pear shape and vibrant red color. Its flesh is juicy, sweet, and full of character, perfect for salads, preserves, or multi-colored tomato trays. Highly productive and ornamental, it forms long clusters and requires good staking.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — water at the base, avoid wetting the foliage
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Basil, garlic, dill
Plants to avoid
Fennel, potato
Spacing
45 to 60 cm between plants, 75 cm between rows or 30 cm deep pot with stake
Harvest period
June to September

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.